My baby

Your son may have just turned another year older but he will always need you through out his life. He is just more independant now and you won't have to do as much. But he will always need you. Don't feel the way you do.

i know you'll get over it in time. clinging to your teenager will just make them yearn for independence. and sometimes its not healthy if they feel you have never let go of them as their baby. dont worry, its normal to feel that way and i guess every mom have experienced that!

the older they get the more independent they want to feel. That is normal. High school is a tough new journey for them and while he may seem like, later on, that he doesn't need you as much...it doesn't mean for one second that you've lost him or that he doesn't need you anymore. You shouldn't feel old or afraid that he doesn't need you. Your children always need you, sometimes just not as much as before. He is growing up and you have to let him grow up. It will become easier for you though. You just have to accept that he's not a baby anymore and that he's growing into a nice young man. Boys are a lot easier when it comes to this because most of the time boys are momma's boys and they always need them. stay strong through this time and just remember that you have raised him and that he knows you will always be there for him. God bless

First, you don't have a baby anymore. -He is a young man! And what is your choice? I know how difficult it is? (I also took it really hard!) But you have to allow him to grow, be with his friends, as long as they are positive influences..and he has to grow up and prepare to be a man one day and eventully have his own circle of friends and his own wife/family once grown. Look forward to watching his growth as a man and his milestones! To us,our kids will always be our babies. But it is time..you must let him explore his own interests now and he will keep coming back to you for comfort when he needs? He will always love you! But at 12 he is NOT a baby anymore and you'll be just fine! Find some other activities you enjoy and give him a chance to enjoy his teen years and high schoool experience! He will thank you for it later! Best to you! Mine are all grown and I have done the "empty nest" thing and it's tough! But with loved ones and friends, you'll all get through it OK! He will grow up to be a fine young man! (Because your caring is very apparent!)