Kind of a proud yet scary mom moment!
My oldest (will be 13 in 2 weeks) and just had his first "kiss" with his girlfriend of 3 months. A little scary even though I knew the time would come but honestly one of the most exciting parts....he cant wait to tell me & his dad about it! We did something right and he is being open with us about this stuff, just what we wanted :)
i think back when I had my first kiss, i would have been mortified to let either of my parents know about it. I am glad we both stayed firm and strong with speaking openly and frank with him all these years and pray it continues to pay off like this.
When did this happen for your kids (obviously for those with older kids)? And how did you react?
How sweet and exciting! Congrats on raising such a wonderful son! I hope I have similar stories to share one day.
How cute! And yes, it is scary. You are doing a great job that he feels so comfortable about telling you!
I raised two stepkids who are now 29 and 26. I didn't hear about their first kisses, exactly, but did hear about their relationships and activities with GFs and BFs. We also believed in openness and were glad they could talk to us.
Some of the details are not what you hoped to hear, but better to talk about it than not to know.
My stepson obviously had his first kiss quite young, because he had his first sexual encounter by 14. At church camp. She was 15. He had several longer term relationships after that and is now happily married with two children.
My youngest is 9 and she still thinks the whole idea of a BF is "yucky", which is fine by me. But soon enough, that will change :-)
That's so sweet - especially that he was so excited to share with you! Good job mama :o)
My husband and I were each other's first *everything*. Our first kiss was when we were 16.
Hi 2 b-
My eldest son (now 22...and all college gradu MA cated...lol) had his first kiss in first grade...on the bus...and since he 'initiated' the kiss...a note came home sort of 'reprimanding' him for it...lol
I agree with you though...the more your son is willing to tell/discuss...the better!!
KUDOS to you and dad for being 'approachable'...it surely helps discussions as our young people navigate their lives!!
Best Luck!
michele/cat
Ahhhh...thank you for sharing such sweet news :)
You both must be wonderful parents!!
This made my day and I'll be looking forward to something similar in a year or two...
Certainly an exciting growing-up milestone. Your little boy is on his way to becoming a man. You've certainly done something right in that he wants to share this moment with you and his dad, and continued communication is so important about everything that comes after the first kiss. As long as he can continue to talk openly with you, he'll have the information he needs to act responsibly. Enjoy this sweet time, Mom.
Adorable! My son was about the same age when he had his first kiss and my daughter as well. We have always spoken openly about everything. I have two teenagers my son sixteen and daughter fifteen and we have had open discussion about relationships, sex, respect for yourself and others, really everything as no subject is off limits. Just to let you know as Sue said below, it is awkward at times when they are so... open and tell you things (that I would have never told my mom), but I feel blessed my son also shares these things with me. On the other hand my daughter would rather jump off a bridge these days than tell me anything (always thought it would be reversed). Although, she tells her brother everything. Through my friends I am finding out boys are more open and honest when you have honest, open discussions. WAY TO GO MOM & DAD!!!! Sounds like you have an amazing Son!
My experience (as a parent) was very similar to yours. My son's first kiss was a few months ago, around the time he turned 13. It was with his first and only girlfriend, and he was very anxious to share the news with my husband and I. It was so sweet! The relationship, if you can call it that, only lasted a month, and that was the only kiss. I LOVE that he talks so openly with me. He is much more open with me than with my husband, and it really bothers my husband. My son is very close to his dad, but they just don't talk about relationship/friendship/birds and the bees type things as freely. I think it's because I teach high school, and I'm used to talking to teenagers, but maybe it's just the way our relationship has evolved. At any rate, I'm thrilled that he talks openly to at least one of us.
