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Please can I be allowed a boasty thread about my DS?

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freesolo · 15/10/2022 17:36

Obviously I'd never say any of this in real life otherwise I'd be called a twat, but I want to shout from the rooftops about my lovely DS. He is 15 and doing amazingly with his GCSE's (a*'s in everything) and he is also loving life, loving athletics and having an amazing attitude to life. He gets up at 6, has a cold shower (😅), cleans the kitchen regularly as he likes a nice environment and is just basically a good human being. I don't know what I did to deserve this lovely boy.

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itsgettingweird · 15/10/2022 18:18

Awwww how lovely.

I've also not been a perfect parent and left my DP when ds was 13 months old. (Infidelity - him not me!)

He's a lovely young man in general and very polite and kind. Sadly NOT a cleaner one though Grin

And real friends WILL comment IRL - the decent ones do.

My friends tell me how lovely ds is and what a great job I've done raising him against the odds. (He is also disabled).

One thing I can raise you though - mines up at 4am!!! He's a swimmer 🤯

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freesolo · 15/10/2022 18:19

Bestcatmum · 15/10/2022 18:14

15? Are you sure he hasn't been replaced secretly by a stepford child 🤔
That's great though. My DS was a neanderthal until 21 at least.

Honestly, he's amazing

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Muchtoomuchtodo · 15/10/2022 18:20

This is a lovely thread. We hear a lot of negativity about teenagers but not enough good things.
I have 2 wonderful sons. Neither of them are up to kitchen cleaning standards though!
ds1 is coming out of his shell at FE college, doing some part time work and becoming a little more independent. ds2 is just starting his GCSE’s, working incredibly hard and excelling at one of his hobbies.
They’re both lovely company, polite and regularly thank me for the things that I do for them.

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caringcarer · 15/10/2022 18:21

I have a Foster son with complex learning disabilities who had a dreadful time at his old school. Now he is at college and flying. He is given little bits of responsibility and he does all his homework without complaining even though it takes him a lot longer than most children. Last week at college they had Ofsted and he was selected to talk to Ofsted because of his mature attitude and love of learning. He is an absolute joy and I am so glad he lives with me. Hope he never leaves. Your son sounds amazing OP.

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freesolo · 15/10/2022 18:21

itsgettingweird · 15/10/2022 18:18

Awwww how lovely.

I've also not been a perfect parent and left my DP when ds was 13 months old. (Infidelity - him not me!)

He's a lovely young man in general and very polite and kind. Sadly NOT a cleaner one though Grin

And real friends WILL comment IRL - the decent ones do.

My friends tell me how lovely ds is and what a great job I've done raising him against the odds. (He is also disabled).

One thing I can raise you though - mines up at 4am!!! He's a swimmer 🤯

Omg that's amazing doing the swimming

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tiggergoesbounce · 15/10/2022 18:24

Its a shame you feel you cant say this in real life without sounding like a twat. We should be able to say good things about our lives and our families without people judging it negatively, but he sounds amazing, you should be very proud of him and yourself, as im sure you helped mould him into this great young man. Tell him how proud you are

Kanaloa · 15/10/2022 18:36

Maths and science are great starters! Either way he sounds like he has a great attitude towards things and will go far in whatever he chooses.

Agree with a lot that it’s a shame you can’t boast without being seen as a bit of a dick. In some countries/cultures it’s much more normal. We have American relatives and I’m always shocked at how forthcoming they are with boasting. At first I thought it was a bit rude/dickish but once I knew them better I joined in a bit and was surprised at how they also love for you to boast too. So they love to say ‘my Mike was top of the class last year,’ but if you say ‘Amelia was the highest graded in ballet’ they light up and tell you how amazing that is.

Maybe we should all start being a bit more boasty?

Postapocalypticcowgirl · 15/10/2022 19:16

I think teenage boys in general get a really bad rap, but a lot of them are really good kids. I'm glad your son is doing so well.

Bimbil19 · 15/10/2022 19:32

Good for you OP, you should be proud of him - he sounds delightful! I have two little boys (3yrs and 7 months) and I hope they grow into happy thoughtful and kind young men too. I have always been chuffed to have boys - even when my three year old is being ... a typical three year old 😬

AbreathofFrenchair · 15/10/2022 19:43

freesolo · 15/10/2022 17:36

Obviously I'd never say any of this in real life otherwise I'd be called a twat, but I want to shout from the rooftops about my lovely DS. He is 15 and doing amazingly with his GCSE's (a*'s in everything) and he is also loving life, loving athletics and having an amazing attitude to life. He gets up at 6, has a cold shower (😅), cleans the kitchen regularly as he likes a nice environment and is just basically a good human being. I don't know what I did to deserve this lovely boy.

I love this!!

I'm equally proud of my son. Hes also 14. Is an explorer, a young leader with Cubs, plays football for a high division team, on course to complete his DofE Silver after bronze, also off to Korea for Scout Jamboree. Is doing exceptionally well at school, currently predicted 9s across the board.

Yet he leaves cups and plates in his room, choose not to tidy and has gone to school with his trousers on backwards more than once 🤣

Still, I can't expect perfection!

AbreathofFrenchair · 15/10/2022 19:46

tiggergoesbounce · 15/10/2022 18:24

Its a shame you feel you cant say this in real life without sounding like a twat. We should be able to say good things about our lives and our families without people judging it negatively, but he sounds amazing, you should be very proud of him and yourself, as im sure you helped mould him into this great young man. Tell him how proud you are

And its no wonder we grow up into self depreciating adults. How many times does someone compliment us and we vehemently deny it?!

Oh I like your coat - Oh it's old

Oh I like your hair - oh I couldn't get it to sit right today

And so on.

Dilbertian · 15/10/2022 19:56

I love these threads. So often we come to Mumsnet to talk about problems. It's such a joy to be proud of our dc.

incognitopurple · 15/10/2022 21:16

He sounds so lovely, you must be really proud. He will go far!

tiggergoesbounce · 15/10/2022 22:07

And its no wonder we grow up into self depreciating adults. How many times does someone compliment us and we vehemently deny it?!

Oh I like your coat - Oh it's old

Oh I like your hair - oh I couldn't get it to sit right today

And so on

I know. I always feel sorry for people who try to imply those who are proud or happy about something are mentioning it to "boast" or "brag", surely a bit of happy news is a good thing wether it be great grades, great job, great report or just a lovely person.....learn to accept it for what it is, someones just happy, celebrate it.

bloodywhitecat · 15/10/2022 22:11

What a lovely lad and a lovely thread. I have a good one too, he drove almost 200 miles home to help me shift furniture so we could get DH's hospital equipment in the house so he could come home. He did it without being asked and despite the fact that DH was not his dad. He's an amazing man and son too.

breathcalmly · 15/10/2022 22:16

Funny that I’ve found this post, as picked my DS up in town earlier and said how proud I was of him. He’s a lovely gentle boy and a great big brother but he’s has various mental health issues over the last few years, OCD and anxiety. He’s really turned a corner this year, mostly all by himself with my support, he’s joined Explorers, done DofE and generally become independent, making arrangements with friends and going out and making plans. I feel very grateful. To all mums of boys out there (and girls, I have some too!)

Seemsok · 15/10/2022 22:17

tiggergoesbounce · 15/10/2022 18:24

Its a shame you feel you cant say this in real life without sounding like a twat. We should be able to say good things about our lives and our families without people judging it negatively, but he sounds amazing, you should be very proud of him and yourself, as im sure you helped mould him into this great young man. Tell him how proud you are

Exactly …my children have all become lovely successful adults and am embarrassed to shout out IRL …really sad TBH !

Bbq1 · 15/10/2022 22:26

Your son sounds great. I too have a lovely son. He's 17 and so affectionate, kind and thoughtful. I am super proud because he's a great boy and also because he's following his dream of performing. He's extremely talented in his field but also works so, so hard too... This is a:nice thread where we can boast openly about our sons!

Avidreader69 · 15/10/2022 22:29

Congratulations on raising a wonderful son! He sounds adorable.

Mariposista · 15/10/2022 23:00

Love reading posts like this. You boast away, you have done a brilliant job. Teenagers get so much flack for being selfish, moody, phone obsessed morons and your lad proves that this does not have to be the case. Enjoy the results of your hard work!

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