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My 13yo son.......
Posted: Jan 7, 2011
For Christmas, my son got a new hoodie (that is all he likes to wear). He wore it to school on Tuesday and I had not seen it since. I asked him tonight about it and he kinda blew me off. A couple of hours later while I was working, he come in and asked if he could talk to me for a second. I said of course and so glad I did. A boy he knew from school always came to school in short sleeve shirts and sometimes shorts and sometimes jeans. Now we do not have severe cold weather in Texas but some days it can be "our version" of cold. Well this boy came to school and it was a relatively cold day. My son asked where his jacket was and he said he "forgot it." Well he let him "borrow" his new hoodie. Wednesday the boy was in shorts, T shirt and the hoodie. When he saw my son, he brought it back to him. My son asked where his jacket was again. The boy said "I don't have one." My son.. "You do now."
Now to be honest my first thought was he did not like the hoodie to start with (even tho he picked it out online). That was not it (according to him). He said "mom, I know you spent money to buy that and I will pay you back...but I could not see that guy not have a jacket anymore. I have seen him a lot and he wears shorts in the winter and never had a jacket on. I have my old one and it is good enough."
I am so extremely proud of my son for thinking of others first. Just wanted to share cause it made me proud!
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Proud mom - Momma of a 13 yo myself
[ In Reply To ..]You have every reason to be proud not only of your son,but also of yourself. Your parenting skills show in this moment of kindness and unselfishness your son has shown to another. So while you are patting your son on the back, save a little for yourself and know you are raising a very caring and kind young man. He would not have done this if he did not see this type of kindness at home.
GOOD JOB MOM!!!!
Momma of a 13 y-o 2
WOW!!! - .
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks so much for sharing that story - gave me chills! I, too, have a son and love hearing how kids are thinking of others, not just themselves! You've obviously taught him well. Give him a high-five for me, please, and tell him I'm proud of him!
God bless you all...
You brought tears to my eyes - Silly Girl
[ In Reply To ..]He is an awesome son!!!
me too - silly girl 2
[ In Reply To ..]very sweet story. that's really really great that there are good kids to hear about. Congrats on raising your son right :)
on a side note, what part of Texas? I applied for city jobs with Arlington and Dallas... never been there and have been readings lots of forums regarding the places...
I am in Lufkin, Tx. sm - Very proud mother.
[ In Reply To ..]I love Dallas as long as I don't have to drive in the traffic :) I was raised in Houston, so to be honest, not too familiar with that area. I have "heard" the pay is good but I know the cost of living there (compared to where I live) is astronomical!
Tell your son that many mothers would be (sm) - Yochana
[ In Reply To ..]proud to have him as a son. Great guy!!
When your son's old enough,he should run for President - I would vote for him! ;)
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To proud mother - Christine
[ In Reply To ..]Thank you for sharing that. You have every right to be proud. That's the kind of story we need to hear more often about the younger generation. There are some wonderful kids out there!
My 13-year-old son... - sc
[ In Reply To ..]That is so sweet! You have a good boy there.
Thank you all for your kind words. My son thanks you as well. sm - Very proud mother.
[ In Reply To ..]I wanted him to see all these posts and how much what he did meant to people, not only the child but that it just helps to know there are good people in the world today. He just beamed when he read these posts but especially about the one of becoming president one day! LOLOLOL Thanks to you all!
To very proud mother. - Fingers
[ In Reply To ..]You are sure doing something right. Keep it up!!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for sharing! He (and you!) are awesome. nm - CaliDeb
[ In Reply To ..]nm
Empathy is very important to learn early in life - AARPMom
[ In Reply To ..]and it sounds like you did a wonderful job instilling this important trait in your son at the right time :)
I am so proud for each of you!!
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