his dad tell him that he loves him, and he's never received a hug from his dad either. ever.

that's a serious foul, and perhaps why so many of our young black males are screwed up.

I get the whole, "that's what your mama is here for" argument. it's true that at a certain point some of the over the top shows of emotion leave father and son relationships (or they are just reserved for rare/extra special occasions). BUT I think most sons (if they had even the slightest bit of a healthy relationship with their dad) can at least remember getting a hug/side hug/dap hug from their dad at some point in their childhood. after graduation, a little league game, a play/performance, SOMETHING.

Crazy.