I’m in this predicament with my soon-to-be 15-year-old son.

  • kqzy@lemmy.worldOP
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    6 days ago

    I’m trying my best. But he seems to feel very uncomfortable around me. Actually around any male, he has no male friends. He bonds extremely well with female family members on the other hand.

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      5 days ago

      how familiar are you with the concepts of gender identity and expression?

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      6 days ago

      Honestly, from the large list of things you mentioned he likes that you struggle with, and you saying that it would be easy for you to connect with Counter Strike even though other games are on his list, I’m wondering if you are emotionally cut off from your sensitive and creative side. That would definitely make a sensitive and creative kid feel a little lost around you.

      Ever been in therapy?

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        5 days ago

        fr. if you can play cs you can play Minecraft. hell it’s basically a wilderness survival game at it’s core.

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        6 days ago

        CS is good but just have fun with it. So many player take it seriously so I goof it up a bit. And always be running and gunning. Those guys that crouch and aim are missing out.