Maybe not the right place

[MavisEnderby]

As the mum to a ds whose dad has died

how do i prepare him for life??

[InmaculadaConcepcion]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Mavis.

It's a daunting business, single parenting.

But if it's any comfort, one of the loveliest, well-adjusted young men I know was brought up by only his mum (his dad didn't die, but was scarcely ever a part of his life).

I don't think she did anything special because he was a boy, just encouraged him to follow his interests and gave him all the loving support he needed.

Sorry I can't give you specific advice - you would probably find lots of helpful suggestions on the Single Parents board or if you posted in Parenting.

No harm posting here, though. Others may have some thoughts on this for you!

Good luck.

[snowmama]

I am sorry for your loss.

I am a single mum, and their dad is somewhat involved. My ds is only 4, but my aaspiration is raise him to be assertive not aggressive, that there are no automatic boys or girl toys or activities or aspirations. To be respectful of his body and that of others... to clean up after himself and domestically trained without great cause for celebration.

I found the thread below useful.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/1181148-Raising-2-boys

[blackcurrants]

oh Mavis I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know the answer, but I am bumping this and hoping you find some support.
There's a great parenting section (not that I'm trying to push you off to another section) that might have some helpful thoughts?

[SueSylvesterforPM]

I'm sorry for your loss,

[GKlimt]

Also, very sorry to hear of your loss.

I won't write a long message as you may have moved this OP to the sites mentioned above. When my sons father died when he was 10 I found the Winston's Wish website very helpful and reassuring. I'm afraid I can't do a link tho' its quite easy to find by googling.

Do take care of yourself.