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My oldest DS is now 12. There are definitely double standards and they can get worse as they get older. I'll admit I was the "shake it off" mom - but I'm that way with my DD as well as my two boys. I don't know a kid that age who would admit to cuddling with mom, but my son goes through stages where he needs more attention and more love. He'll initiate it and I guess I let that be the norm. He gets a daily hug...but I can't push myself - if I become that mom I'm scared that he won't come to me with "stuff". I see my neighbor with her DD (close to same age as DS1) and it's different. They are more physically close on a daily basis. Maybe it's just kid by kid - not all based on gender? I guess I'll know more as DD gets older!
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