As the primary female role model in a boy’s life, mothers play an important role in the development of their son’s identity including their ability to be nurturing. For teenage boys in particular, this on-going relationship with their mothers has long term implications. This in turn affects how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women. This workshop will discuss -
  • the importance of the mother-son relationship
  • what boys need from their mums
  • practical ways to improve and maintain a positive and rewarding relationship – which could include –
     o mothers need to have some knowledge of their son’s world
     o attachment and boundaries and the consequences
     o importance of negotiation and its necessary skills
     o allowing decision making
     o risk taking and sexuality mutual respect
     o steps taken to hand over the control to teenagers as they demonstrate responsibility and
        appropriate self-management skills
     o need for appropriate knowledge of modern technology in order to make reasonable decisions.