[Travelingal702]

It's been said that, "A daughter's a daughter for the rest of her life. A son is a son until he takes a wife." Do you agree or not? From experience, I agree.

[Madelaine Amee]

OK, old saying with a lot of truth. HOWEVER, if you want to keep a son (of which I have two), you stay out of his business and when he finds a mate, you bend over backward to enjoy her.

I only have sons so it has been extremely important that I leave them alone to run their own lives, marry who they love, and to never get into their business. They know I am here to help in any way I can when they may need it, but I do not interfere with their lives.

I LIVED MY LIFE, LET THEM LIVE THEIRS. Just be there to catch them if need be!

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

OK, old saying with a lot of truth. HOWEVER, if you want to keep a son (of which I have two), you stay out of his business and when he finds a mate, you bend over backward to enjoy her.

I only have sons so it has been extremely important that I leave them alone to run their own lives, marry who they love, and to never get into their business. They know I am here to help in any way I can when they may need it, but I do not interfere with their lives.

I LIVED MY LIFE, LET THEM LIVE THEIRS. Just be there to catch them if need be!

I totally agree. While it can be tempting, I always remind myself that I'm sure there were times when my own parents wanted to make a comment about my actions as a parent, but they withheld their comments, unless it was as a positive observation. I also try to remember how I would have felt, had they made any negative comments as a young parent - and I use that as my guideline for my own adult children and my grandchildren.

[dewilson58]

False.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

False.

once a parent-always a parent, no matter age/sex

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by PugMom

once a parent-always a parent, no matter age/sex

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by PugMom

once a parent-always a parent, no matter age/sex

Very true but you do have to mind your own business when appropriate

[Two Bills]

We have three daughters, and they are still very close.
We have moved several times and left no forwarding address, but they always manage to track us down!

[GOLFER54]

A daughter hopefully will take care of her parents when bad health becomes a factor, but even a son and his wife will do the same if there has been love and respect from all.

[Ginsanders]

Three sons and one daughter, but we are blessed by the wonderful daughter-in-laws. Daughter in laws stay in touch usually more than sons! But I do 'try' to stay out of their business unless asked.
One blessed lady because they all want to come visit at same time so they can see each other since they live in four different states!

[SeaCros]

Agree

[donassaid]

Absolutely!

[Bay Kid]

I raised my daughter from age 6 and my son from age 3. We are and will always be close. Can't imagine life without them.

[EileenK]

Don’t agree at al! It’s all about your relationship with each child.

[cafw1]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

OK, old saying with a lot of truth. HOWEVER, if you want to keep a son (of which I have two), you stay out of his business and when he finds a mate, you bend over backward to enjoy her.

I only have sons so it has been extremely important that I leave them alone to run their own lives, marry who they love, and to never get into their business. They know I am here to help in any way I can when they may need it, but I do not interfere with their lives.

I LIVED MY LIFE, LET THEM LIVE THEIRS. Just be there to catch thIem if need be!

I have only sons and this is very good advice.