| Myth | Reality | |------|---------| | "Sons don’t need as much emotional nurturing as daughters." | Boys have identical needs for emotional attunement. Suppressing emotions correlates with higher rates of depression and aggression. | | "A close mother makes a son weak." | Secure attachment produces more resilient, empathetic, and independent adults. | | "By age 12, your influence is over." | Influence shifts from directive to advisory. Your values about work, kindness, and integrity remain highly influential. |
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