If I wasn't clear, my son's dad was my husband and I probably AM overprotective due to the hurt we both went through losing him to cancer. My son is my only child. I am now enlightened about the difficulty of skiing. I can give better advice to my son. Also, I hope he goes because it is SO VERY IMPORTANT to a boy without a dad to have those male bonding experiences. I realize that and I dont' know if his uncles (my brothers) get it. Thanks for input and I have a clearer picture now.
C., could you add this to the original question under "What happened." This isn't a new question and those who responded to the original question would like to know the result.
One of the way males "bond" is by ditching each other on the ski slopes.
Tell your son to have fun.
ditto what Marda said. and thanks for clarifiing.
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Hello there! It sounds like you definitely have a sticky situation on your hands. Maybe your son should be talking to his uncles and the cousin. If you're the go-between, seriously consider calling a meeting PRONTO between all of you so you could get down to the heart of the matter. It's obvious that you all care very much about your son, but I'm not sure you all are on the same page. Perhaps the uncles are still feeling a little awkward about the subject of the death of your husband and are a little unsure of how to handle questions or conversation around this topic. At any rate, communication needs to be stepped up between all of you. Good luck and God bless.
I agree with Marda. And I hope after discussing with your son what a ski trip is all bout and the potential reality that he might be on his own for the most part helps him to decide for sure what he wants to do. At least you are both prepared with all of the great responses you received.
