Added to what you've written, there is also the (danger?) of an only son growing up in an household of sisters. He gets into girl-games, like playing dolls house, dressing in girl's clothes, knitting, etc. He grows soft and effeminate and the whole "girl attitude" in transferred to him. It's dangerous to bring up your son "soft" and overly "petted", give him as much freedom to go play with other boys, to become tough and manly. Many mothers like to over-protect their sons. Growing up, there was a nursery-rhyme we used to say, "What are little girls made of......sugar and spice and all that's nice, that's what little girls made of. What are little boys made of......snaps and snails and puppy dog's tails, that's what little boys made of." So, boys have to be rough and tough, "macho", as they call it. So, mothers, if you have to bring up your sons without a father, don't keep them within the folds of your "skirt", but allow them to be boys.

Another contributary factor to boys becoming effeminate, is improper encounters with other male relatives, strangers or mentors, which sends the wrong signals to them and converts them into homosexuals. So, in bringing up your sons, always pay close attention to their demeanors and mood swings, something might be bothering them. Be aware of who they associate with, as to whether they are the right companions for them. We're living in a world where all sorts of bad things are taking place, so we have to be very careful of who we let near our kids. They say that, in homosexuality, some of us are born that way, while some of us are forced into it.

I do hope that my little contribution to this topic has been helpful in some ways. Take care.

KenMitch.