How do we know that our child has matured?  We look for tell-tale signs!

Bren: “I am not going into the Ladies with you. I want to use the Gents.”

<There is no standard age when a boy should stop following mommy into the Ladies’ washroom. Bren started going to Gents’ toilet at about age 8 and Darren at about age 6 (follow the leader).>

Bren: “Aiyo. Mummy, don’t hold my hand. Later people think that we are dating.”

<Haha! A mother dating a son. He is so cute!>

Bren: “Mummy, please do not tell the taxi driver the directions. Let me tell him.”

<Wah! I can relax while our MAN takes over the ïnstruction giving.>

Bren: “Why my friends can XXX and YYY and I cannot?”

<He is beginning to seek freedom.>

Bren:”I am not going to wear that Pooh Bear shirt anymore and don’t bring me to that Toy Department. It’s for children.”

<Yo! Our child (yet to be teen) talking about not wanting to be deemed as a child.>

Bren:”Okay. I know what to do. Don’t need to repeat.”

<hmm…sensing more confidence.>

If your child is also expressing tell-take signs of  maturing- BE READY. They are ready to leap soon and next they will be flying.

Recently, we have been advocating the importance of being independant to him. However, when he starts practising them, I sense LOSS.

Arghh…Dilemma of a mother. Son, how I wish you could remain as a child for more years to come.

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