The relationship you share with your son is one of extreme value but it requires a great deal of patience and understanding and a HUGE does of Empathy and Sympathy. A maturing boy has many thoughts changing, many adjustments happening, his body and mind are becoming more honed to his manhood, in this we need, as Fathers, to be gentle, kind and most of all ready to deal with whatever the child is going through. This experience is experience that is born from the love we learn to express for one another here, in the Brotherhood. To me, every man that comes forth to become a Brother I am so happy to become a father-figue to them. I have always valued my Fatherly approach to the men here and it has certainly made my relationship with my Son one of great friendship and trust.
Men if you are a Father, set aside your own personal issues of the adult life and give unto the innocence of your youth by expressing hope and love to your very reflection, you child!