Does my son actually care?

My son is 13 and since I can remember he doesn’t seem that bothered by me. Ive co-parented since he was 1yrs old and it’s been so tough and stressful at times. I love him dearly and although he’s been challenging behaviour wise we’ve had some great times and I always felt a bond. He’s not clingy to me at all like other kids seem to be and he isn’t that caring either. I recently had an operation and was hoping to have him around more to help out but it’s like he doesn’t care and is just out with his friends or at his dads playing on games. It made me sad like I’m bringing up a kid that lacks empathy or kindness and then i feel bad for thinking that 🙈 Is it a boy thing? Am I crap mum? Is it normal and I’m expecting too much?

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Hey, it's not easy raising teens, well done ❤️

I agree I have 13 and 14 years

@Brinell do you find your sons different from your daughters in that sense?

Yes I do

Sounds like he might be a teenager. Have you had him tested for teenager? It’s surprisingly common.

@Sharon I think he’s been like it since he was born 🙈

I know my 14 year old son have a nasty ass attitude when he in his feelings but I learn because he be so worried and stressing about things he had no control over may try to talk to him

And my 13 years old he cares but he don’t be given no shit only bout him self he can be selfish and I have to tell him about him self

Teenage sons don't open up either they keep everything in. I think girls might speak more on how they feel. It's hard because we do so much for our son's and never feel appreciated. Feel free to message if you want to speak. You ain't alone 🧡

Yes please message me

My sons care just feels like pulling teeth with them sometimes to know what’s going on inside they head and how they are feeling

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