I agree with you jennye. I know what you mean by ita all
slipping away. I do not go for most of the "new" parenting ways that are so popular today. The only thing I agree with in that artical was that is ok for boys to cry when upset or hurt or sad. I have a 10 year ols son who is very independent and does excellent in school and has many friends. He knows I love him to death and yes I am his friend but first I am his mother and will punish him if needed.