How do you encourage a boy who grew up fatherless to be strong? [I Love Family]

I've noticed that girls and boys react differently to the same form of encouragement. What works for one gender doesn't necessarily show result on the other.

But if it's someone you truly and deeply care about, how do you help him? What can be done to help ease him into adulthood with strength, courage and bravery?

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Lacemaker · 41-45, F

My brother came to the rescue with all my kids, especially my son, when my husband died. My son is a tough, sporty kid anyway but he did need someone to guide him with certain things, which are probably best dealt with by a man imho.
Good luck!

Casheyane · F

@Lacemaker Yeah. Now i feel like searching for a partner who'd care about helping this person be strong since he's a very important part of my life. It's easy for me to encourage girls because i am one. But I think for guys,it's best they have a decent and reliable male figure role model to influence them.

Not everyone seems keen on the make your own mistakes and learn from them kind of thing.

You're blessed to have your brother. :)

Lacemaker · 41-45, F

@Casheyane Yes, I've been very lucky.
Could you get your son interested in some sports club where there are older males to mentor?

Casheyane · F

@Lacemaker Not my son :)
But no, I don't think. Not given the social distancing we're doing now given the global situation. Thanks for the thought.

Lacemaker · 41-45, F

@Casheyane Yep, it's different everywhere. I forgot.
Just be there for him.