Hi Everett,
Thank you for reading this poem to my sister.I agree with everything that you say.I have a 13 yr old son,and have been discussing these very things with him.He is a very loving young man.He has never had a problem with showing affection or telling his family that he loves them.It has always been one of his greatest qualities.I believe that he is getting at the age where young men dont do that anymore out of fear of ridicule from thier peers.I try to let him know that love is a wonderful emotion and not something that he needs to hide.So far,I think I'm winning.He had a house full of friends a few days ago,and still came up and kissed me on the cheek and told me that he loves me.When one of his friends kinda laughed about it,my son told that friend that he should run home and do the same for his mom.I was very proud.
Michelle


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