"A parent who thinks of their very young son in such a disgusting way is a danger to him, full stop. There have been a number of tragedies involving parents who harmed sons who they considered to be 'soft.'"
"You need to be devising a plan to get your children away from this man. The time for 'throwing in the towel' bypassed you a long time ago."
A mother describes a rift between her husband and their son after the father forced the son into sports against his will. The father has since made derogatory comments about the son, leading to the child expressing hatred towards him. The mother is concerned about the emotional impact on her son and contemplates whether to seek family therapy or consider more drastic measures. The situation highlights the dangers of a parent who belittles their child for not conforming to traditional masculine interests.
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