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Reply: Eight year old boy sleeping nightly in same bed wi...

YES!!

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It is unfortunately doubtful! The "boy" I refered to turned 11 years old today and still ...

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I responded to you some three weeks ago (sf5grabn) and am wondering what, if any, changes...

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SOUNDS AS IF YOU HAVE SOME UNIFORMED SERVICE UNDER YOUR BELT! THANKS BROTHER BLOOD!!!

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Hello, I responded to you three (3) weeks ago (sf5grabn) and am wondering what, if any,...

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The EX likely tells the boy it's okay because he knows this restricts you in any...

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The EX likely tells the boy it's okay because he knows this restricts you in any relationship! Does your son sleep with him when he visits? Your EX "should" be supportive of getting his (and your) son out of your bed unless, of course, he enjoys your restriction! IF so, he cares little for you and less for his son!! Ironically, I have the same situation in reverse. My sig. other has allowed her now 10 year old son to sleep with her since he was born! Initially it was due to her EX she did NOT want sleeping with her. Several months ago, I asked this similar question as the male sig. other on Web MD and the answers I received astonished me! Apparently, many women and some couples allow bed sharing with a child or children (at least those who responded) with or without their spouse who also lives there and feel it is perfectly normal! I feel this is NOT good for the child, especially a 10 year old, and will prove detrimental to this boy's self esteem, minimize his ability to be self assured, and perhaps cause psychological problems in the near future. One must consider that in 7 or 8 short years, this 10 year old boy will be leaving home for college, work, etc. He either has, or will very shortly, reach puberty with all the ramafications that entails. Additionally, when his friends spend the night on a sleepover, where are they to sleep? It cannot be in the same bed with the mother as other parents doubtfully would approve. Would you? This situation has caused some thus far minor problems in our relationship, and I fully expect yours! Adults must have some privacy in the bedroom even if it is just to talk about things personal.....not to mention any male female intimacy. I'd be quite interested to know what your sig. other says about your situation with your son! As the male counterpart in my situation, I feel this is absurd, and with marriage a definite possibility, would not allow this to continue. Unfortunately, I do not have a definitive answer for getting the child out of his mother's bed. However, it must be done for the child's sake as well as the mother's! In my situation, this child isn't afraid of the devil himself EXCEPT when it comes to sleeping......and even then he isn't afraid but where he wants to be! I cannot help but believe a few nights being "afraid" in his own bed would reinforce the fact that there is nothing to be afraid of! This may sound brutal to an extent, but necessary! Possibly some "relaxiation" tapes or CDs would make it less spooky especially with a night light or two on all night. At 10 years old, boys want to be "good and brave soldiers" and find a great deal of personal pride when they know they have been! To be proud of oneself is crutially important to a 10 year old! Perhaps Boy Scouts may help as they have extremely well protected camping trips. I find it strange that this child has no problem sleeping over at another boy's house without Mom. Have you found the same to be true? This tells me that if he can do it there, he can do it at home. Where in lies the difference?
Reassurance that you are just in the next room and can hear him should he need you possibly would minimize some of the "possible" feelings of abandonment he may, or may not feel. Reinforce his sleeping in his own bed with pride and praise of what a brave young man he is!
I fully understand what you are going through, just from the male point of view, but would be most appreciative if you would reply to my username above as to how things are going with your son and I shall do the same. I am emphatically not attempting to be personal, but it seems we have the same problem in different directions! GOOD LUCK TO US BOTH!!View Thread

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Thanks Boyzmomee! I feel your comments are right on!! A little additional info: The boy is...

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Thanks Anon!! You sound quite level headed and I certainly do not disagree with the very...

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The question still remains, Louise...... how old is too old?? I can ill imagine a 15, 16,...

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Glad you put the smiling faces on your reply!! The car went out with high school and...

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