ORIGINAL: TJF

My oldest daughter never had an interest in it. I promise the wife I would never push the kids into hunting... which wasn't a problem. I got into hunting because I loved it and felt they would make that choice themselves also. You do or you don't. Tyler loves it and Britney seems to be getting the bug also.

Jeff

You need to find a middle ground with your son. You don't need to give up your spot but maybe find other land to share time with your son. Time shared is the most important part. Tyler will sometimes remind me to lighten up as I tend to get very serious about hunting and showing him the ropes to be a better hunter. We've got to let them grow as a hunter instead of trying to make themthe perfect hunter.Let them learn from their own mistakes. I came from a non hunting family. While it would have been nice to have some one show me the ropes, I wouldn't trade the hard earn lesson for anything. One of the many reason I love hunting... it is not always easy and very rewarding when you do pull it off. I have backed off because I wantTyler to learn himself and enjoy the same rewards I did. I want him to grow as a hunter and a person.

Your son is not you. While we want them to be just like us and the best at what ever they do...we sometimes take it too far. I am not saying you are with your son but since you asked... I am just saying ( ). Really, I've noticed it with my two older kids.

Give himadvice, show himsupport and teach him respect. Let him grow to find the man in himself. He will turn out alright.

Tim