One more thing Brian, I'm a mother of 4 kids.....two are grown. You may think your son is slipping away from you. I thought that too. Especially during the teen years. They get so busy with their friends, school, jobs....hobbies. They get those attitudes too......like they know better than us....and we aren't cool enough for them. But no matter where he goes and what he does....that little boy is still inside him......that little boy who ran to you when you got home from work.....that little boy who wanted to play ball with you or.....wanted to sit with you.....the one that wanted you to listen while he chattered about his day....the one who wanted you to be proud of him......he is still there inside him.
Employees, friends, even spouses are replaceable; but parents and children are not. He will always be your son and you will always be his Dad. No one can ever replace you. That is a bond that will last a lifetime.
So don't worry he may look like he's too busy for you right now.....but he still needs you...he will always need your love.....and you will always be important to him.
