I am glad someone brought up

I am glad someone brought up the issue of our boys seeing the denigration of men in the media. As the mother of a teenage son, I find that reprehensible! I take every opportunity to ask for my son's physical help (such as bringing in the groceries) and always tell him, "Gosh, it's so nice to have another man around the house." He has a girlfriend and I always encourage him to treat her well and consider her feelings, to stand up for her and think of her feelings before acting. I encourage him to follow his dreams (he's very artistic), but at the same time I remind him that he will be the head of a household someday and will be responsible for a wife and his children. In discussing issues of sexuality with him, I make sure he understands that if he brings a child into this world, HE is reponsible! Men are wonderful and I want my son to know that. Charlotte