tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post7356718861413042690..comments2024-03-05T20:00:47.681-06:00Comments on Blogging 'Bout Boys: Q & A with the Author of The Achilles EffectJennifer Finkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-12740060913830472952012-05-31T14:33:55.013-05:002012-05-31T14:33:55.013-05:00Aw, thanks Jackie! I think it's so important t...Aw, thanks Jackie! I think it's so important that our boys (and girls) know that both rough-housing and cuddling is OK. Personally, I'm partial to cuddling. There's nothing sweeter than a hug or kiss from one of my guys!Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-60082366520672683562012-05-31T14:09:39.404-05:002012-05-31T14:09:39.404-05:00Fascinating interview. I find that when I was the ...Fascinating interview. I find that when I was the single parent, I cuddled both of my kids -- a boy and a girl. We hugged. We kissed. We talked. We held hands. In high school, my kids were not the kids to shy away from running up to me for hugs. They were not embarrassed by their mom. They just didn't buy into that. When I see my big boy now, who will be 29 next week, he still gives me a big hug and sloppy kiss. I love that. He will still hold my hand. His wife even thanked me for raising him to be a sensitive guy. He's a strong boy, for sure. But he's well-rounded. I think moms do their boys justice to help open their boys' hearts and minds to be able to express themselves in all ways, not just the ways we think men should express themselves. I know I made a lot of mistakes, but I will stand with you, Jenny, and help make change. I now have a grandson. And his dad is big on the horseplay. But his mom wants him to be a cuddler, too. I'll help her make sure he knows it's okay.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.com