While he didn't read the post, my 17-year-old son would agree with m26:
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So let it happen. The greatest gift you can give him is to experience this with him. To be present, and open, and let him know you're in this together.
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Personally, I'd also stress, Give the gift of
honesty.
When I asked my 17-year-old, his reply was "Forget gifts, do something together." Now I realize that you can't run off with him on the first contact. But just then and there plan that second contact -- that time when it's just you two guys. Yes, I realize that you'll have to have his aparents permission. But I am sure at 17 there are some things that would be o.k.
My 17-year-old said, "Let the girls do the photo thing." Even so, I know he likes small tokens that say I care. So what small tangible item do you have that was important to you as a teen that you could pass on to him, not something of monetary value, but something that tells him who he is.
Semi, you have my prayers for wisdom and for joy. God bless you.
Carolyn Kay