Dr. James Dobson, in his book Bringing Up Boys, relates the following story:

"I once had a conversation with a man named Bill Houghton, who was president of a large construction firm. Through the years, he had hired and managed thousands of employees. I asked him, 'When you are thinking of hiring an employee - especially a man - what do you look for?' His answer surprised me. He said, 'I look primarily at the relationship between the man and his father. If he felt loved by his dad and respected his authority, he's likely to be a good employee.' Then he added, 'I won't hire a young man who has been in rebellion against his dad. He will have difficulty with me, too.' I have also observed that the relationship between a boy and his father sets the tone for so much of what is to come. He is that important at home."

Your son means so much to you. And you mean a lot to him - and his future. Cherish him.