Q
A guy I am dating has two sons. One son is five and the other eleven years of age. The five-year-old and he were tossing around the football and the son got hit in the face lightly, but it still hurt him and he was holding back from crying. My friend told me that he told his five-year-old to be tough. I don't think that was the proper thing to say. What is your advice?
A
If the father thinks these displays of emotion are unmanly or wimpish, this young boy will be hesitant to show his feelings next time. Kids should be able to show all their emotions to their parents without fear of being shamed or embarrassed. How people treat their kids should be a priority you keep in mind when you are dating seriously.