Actually this has been going on for a while now, but I haven't gotten around to writing about it...
Anyway, my son is six years old... pre-school... at home he's the most loving and manja kid in the world... we would read together, watch tv together, play video games together, etc... always with the hugs and kisses... but at school... hmmm....
I have resorted to being the pathetic parent that can't seem to get enough of their kid... the other day I sent him to school. He had some sort of pot luck event, so I helped him carry the food to his classroom... he was cool about it, even let me hold his hand all the way to his class. When we got to his class, I whispered to him "can I have a kiss?"... he actually had an annoyed expression on his face. But being the good son that he is, I got my kiss, though it probably embarrassed the heck out of him.
I know, I know... this happens to every parent... kids grow up, and parents are not cool. But I thought I had at least until secondary school...
My son does seem to grow up too fast, and I only have myself to blame... you see, I've always spoken to my son like he's an adult... I answer his questions with full scientific explanations, I provide him with the rationale behind all my rules, I have never used 'baby-talk' with him, etc... don't get me wrong.... I never deprive him of my love... it's just that I'm very straightforward... here's an example of me 'disciplining' him...
Me : have you finished your homework?
Harith : ... not yet...
Me : what are you waiting for?
Harith : but I'm tired...
Me : concentrate on it and get it over with... then you can rest...
Harith : but there's so much to do...
Me : fine... you don't have to do your homework. but you better be willing to face your teacher tomorrow without your homework done.
Harith : ok, ok... I'll finish it....
I've hardly ever raised my voice and I've never hit him... and what do I get for that? AN ADULT SON!!
I guess I shouldn't complain... he's extremely well behaved compared to other kids out there who reinforce my dislike for kids...
I just wish I had a few more 'baby' years with him... soon he'll be a teenager, then get his degree... find a job, get married and have a family of his own...
I know what I'm gonna do... show up at his office and give him a kiss... ;)
