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Am I being over protective of my son?

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I have a two year old son named Rio. He's a little star and I love him to bits. I'm 18 and I'm a single dad. My friends think I'm being very over protective of him because I don't let them look after him but I don't feel they are responsible enough. I don't go out at the weekends with them and to be perfectly honest, I don't really want to I prefer giving my son his bath and reading him a bed time story. There's only one person I leave my son with and that's my next door neighbour who's a lovely lady and she enjoys watching him and I watch her grandson as well from time to time. Rio has had to come to work and college with me on several occasions when I haven't been able to find someone to watch him but he's very well behaved normally so it isn't a problem. But am I being over protective with him?

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  1. NO YOU ARE NOT. Well done. You're a very responsible young man. Keep it that way my friend.


  2. Wow, other parents should be like you!

    Keep doing a great job.

  3. I think it's great that there are still responsible fathers like yourself. Most dads would just leave them at home or with an irresponsible friend, but you care about what happens to your kid, & if he causes no problems while he's out with you, that can only be a good thing. You're not being over-protective at all.

  4. no you are not, and i have alot of respect for you mate

  5. No in fact you sound like a wonder full dad so keep up the good work,

  6. Yes and No, you are being a bit over protective. Rio needs to learn to separate from you too achieve emotional maturity. But its early days yet, your a typical 1 child parent, perhaps you can start by allowing your most trusted friend to baby sit for half an hour while you go to the shops for a short while and then increase the length of time gradually until you are comfortable leaving him for a few hours or even over night. It will be much easier for your son if he is cared for in his own home. Because it will be comfortable and familiar and makes separating from you easier. But make sure you always tell him when you are going to be back and always be back when you say you will. This will make the transstion from kindy and then to school easier

  7. i agree with most. just being responsible.  i didn't let anyone watch my first until she was older and then only for short times with ppl i really trusted

  8. No, you are a really good Dad. If only more man were like you. Good on you. Don't listen to what others say, you obviously know what is best for your son and it sounds like you are doing a brilliant job so keep it up, your son is very lucky x

  9. I would say you are an excellent father who has his priorities absolutely right.

    Keep up the good work and you will finish up with a very happy and well balanced young son.

  10. You're probably just getting used to having him as you're son as he is only 2, and very dear to you. Its good that you take good care of him and think about who you should allow to look after him. It normal to be protective of him, and when it comes to caring for him your judgement will be the best- keep up the good work =]

  11. I'm qualified to teach under fives and also an experienced Mum of two grown daughters.  I would say that you are being a really good dad.  You can never be too careful about who you leave your children with.  You sound as if you are really mature for your age, much more so than most young men your age.  Your friends may be well-meaning with their offers, but they are not used to having a small child around them, you are.  They probably would be fine if things were going fine, but would probably struggle if they came across an unexpected problem or crisis.  Carry on as you are, it sounds as if you are doing a really good job.  I take my hat off to you (or would if I wore one!).

  12. No, keep being a good dad. Good luck.

  13. your not, your being a great dad.

    and like the other person said, the world would be better if people were as good as you. most would rather just leave their kid with anyone to go out and party or something, but you dont, and you only trust him to be watched by certain people, thats good!

  14. no your being a good dad who cares about his son if you don't think your mates are responsible enough thats your choice

  15. your being a good dad and there not many18 year old dad's that would stay in at weekends to be with their son i think that is fab!

  16. No, I am the same way with my son.  

  17. No. It's called being responsible as a parent.

  18. i think you sound like such an amazing parent, i am really shocked at how mature and great you sound. its your call, you are not being over protective you just clearly care a h**l of a lot about your little boy. i think you are a credit to the single parent stereotypes that are around these days. you sound like you really love being a father and thats so good to hear. you sound like you are doing a fantastic job, seriously well done mate.  

  19. nope i wouldn't trust my kids with some people you shouldn't leave your kids with someone you don't trust. you're doing a great job as a dad =]

  20. No- your being a brilliant loving Dad who's son's welfare and happiness is the number one priority.

  21. no, you're just being a good dad!

  22. That is so sweet. Your a good dad. But, it would be good for your son to get use to other people. I t will make it easier for you and him when he goes to pre-school or kindergaten and meets new people.

    You could invite one of your friends over to watch him while you do errands around the house or go to the store real quick. You need a break a too! It is good for you to have some "me time"

  23. No I dont, I never left my girls with anyone, not that I didnt trust people I just wanted to do it myself!

  24. Keep being a good father. This world needs more people like you.

  25. From another male: You are working at being a good dad. When we bring a child into the world, that child is rightfully the first priority.

    It is only proper to not leave him with someone unless you know they will be good a good carer. Equally proper to want to spend time with the lad and not be out on weekends.

    Me mate has a son (18 months) and daughter (nearly 4). We take them where ever we go. It it isn't a place good for kids, it prolly is not a good place for us. And we have been loads of places not good for us in the past, before he and his girl had the kids.

    Sounds like you are being a proper Dad. He will grow up bonded to you and knowing you care.

    Best

  26. No, your just being a good dad. Your kinda younf to have a son though, dont you think?
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