sometimes the boundaries between mother and son can be unclear. After all, the mother is one of the parents and has given birth to her son. However, there are issues with boundaries in this relationship that lead to permanent growth problems if continued. Boundary issues crop up from several bad habits that can either be introduced by the mother or the son when very young and on up to the teenage years

Body Issues

• There are barriers for body issues with boys as well. Touching the body in an inappropriate manner, such as nibbling an ear or kissing on the neck or buttocks, are clear boundaries not to cross. At other times, mothers feel it necessary to put medicine on a child's genitals. At about the age of 2, children should be able to apply their own medicine if the medicine is placed on their finger and told where to rub. Also, bathing the son and washing the genitals is another boundary to not cross after the age of 4 or 5. If supervised bathing must occur, then children should wear a bathing suit.

Privacy

• Mothers may feel as if they have the right to walk into their sons' rooms without knocking. This is another clear boundary not to be crossed. You should always knock before entering a room. After all, sons also have to knock to be allowed into the parent's room. The son learns to respect privacy if you respect his as well. However, this is not the case if you've detected suspicious activity, but doing so while the son is away leads to a sense of betrayal. Instead, follow the son into the room and have a discussion with him about it.

Nudity

• For both mother and son, exposure and nudity are not OK. Moms should stop undressing around their 3- or 4-year-old sons. In addition, the child should not be undressed in public, such as at a swimming pool or park. Between the ages of 4 and 5, mothers should instruct their sons to change in the bathroom either with your help or supervised.