Why Mother Son Dates?

–A close mother-son relationship is good for a boy’s mental health. A study presented at the American Psychological Association showed that boys who are close to their mothers tend not to buy into hyper-masculine stereotypes. They don’t believe, for instance, that you have to always act tough, go it alone or fight to prove your manhood every time you are challenged. These boys remained more emotionally open. Not only did they have better friendships, but also less anxiety and depression than their more macho peers.

-Teenage boys who are close to their moms engage in less risky behavior. It has long been known that good parent-teen communication can help lessen the influence of negative peer pressure. But new research shows that it is a boy’s mother who is the most influential when it comes to her son’s decision making about alcohol, drugs and sex. Some researchers speculate that the nature of mother-son communication accounts for the difference: mothers usually don’t have one big “drug talk” or “sex talk” but instead tend to weave the topic into other conversations or family activities.

–Far from making boys weaker, the love of a mother can and does actually make boys stronger, emotionally and psychologically. Far from making boys dependent, the base of safety a loving mother can create—a connection that her son can rely on all his life—provides a boy with the courage to explore the outside world. But most important, far from making a boy act in ‘girl-like’ ways, a loving mother actually plays an integral role in helping a boy develop his masculinity.

Sources: https://www.familyeducation.com/life/mother-son-relationships/what-sons-learn-their-mothers

https://psychcentral.com/news/2010/03/26/mother-son-relationship-important-for-emotional-growth/12408.html

http://www.telegram.com/article/20120509/NEWS/120509477

8 Mother-Son Date Ideas in Toledo

Here are 8 awesome activities and destinations that will help cultivate, connect, laugh, and make priceless memories with your son….

Splat at Spin & Splat

Talk about a sweet time! You arrive and are escorted back to the splat room. The excitement and anticipation slowly increase with each step. Upon arrival, you can practically feel the energy in the space, the music, the neon paint splattered on the walls, and the atmosphere screams fun as you’re handed a poncho, booties, and goggles to protect your clothing and eyes from splattered paint. And then the party is officially started when the fluorescent lights go off and the black lights go on, the music goes up, paint is applied, and splatting one another is encouraged. When else in their lives can kids just have a bit of paint-splattering fun!

Website: https://www.spinandsplat.com/

Address: 2785 Central Ave. Toledo, OH, 43606

Hours: Thursday & Friday 6pm-8pm

Saturday noon -8pm

Sunday noon-6pm

Cost: $39.99

Phone: (734) 807-2050

Sportway of Toledo

This seasonal go-kart racing facility also offers an 18-hole mini-golf course & batting cages.

Address: 5950 Angola Rd, Toledo, OH 43615

Hours: Tues-Thurs and Sundays 11AM–11PM Fri. and Sat. 11PM-12AM

Phone: (419) 867-1006

Website:http://sportwayinc.com/

Admission: Single Go-Kart $6 / 3 laps and Double Go-Kart $7 / 3 laps

Batting Cage…$1 = 1 token (15 pitches) $5 = 6 tokens (buy 5 get one free)

Mini-gold…18 Holes Adults $6 Kids – 6 & under $3

Clelands

Northwest Ohio’s only full service hunting and shooting sports specialty store. Their ranges give you a place to practice year round. Use the indoor pistol range or indoor archery range throughout the year, in climate-controlled comfort. The outdoor 3-D range is available from March thru October.

Address: 10306 Airport Hwy, Swanton, OH 43558

Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM–7PM Saturday 10AM-6PM Closed Sundays

Phone: (419) 865-4713

Website:http://www.clelands.com/

Admission: Varies

Schmucker’s Restaurant

Classic, original dinner experience! Opened in 1948 and is still going strong! When you walk in you step back in time, the 13 chrome stools at the lunch counter have been there from the beginning, as has the wooden phone booth in the corner. And the food is still good, plentiful and inexpensive.

Address: 2103 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615

Hours: Monday-Saturday 5AM–11PM Closed Sundays

Phone: (419) 535-9116

Q-Zar

This entertainment center known for its large laser tag arena also has arcade games & hosts parties.

Address: 5836 Monroe St, Sylvania, OH 43560

Hours: Monday, Thursday, & Friday 4–10PM Closed Tuesday & Wednesday, and on Saturdays & Sundays 12pm-10pm

Phone: (419) 885-3460

Website:https://www.qzartoledo.com/

Admission: Laser Tag Prices -$8.50 One game of laser tag, $15.00 Two game pack, & $19.00 Three game pack

All You Can Play Sessions $19.00 per person Monday, Thursday & Friday: 4pm – 7pm and Sunday, Monday & Thursday: 7pm – 10pm

Dave & Busters

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

Address: 5001 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623

Hours: Monday-Thursday and Sundays 10AM–12AM Fridays & Saturdays 10AM-2AM

Phone: (419) 481-9800

Website: https://www.daveandbusters.com/

Admission: Varies

Pete’s Garage

The restaurant is a kid’s favorite!! Request a table in a car…yep, you read right, a table inside a classic car! This bar & grill serves American, Italian & Mexican fare in a relaxed setting with eclectic decor.