@ccuser1212. I think I was that mom…of course, DS was 9 at the time, so he had more time to wear me down and show me he was serious about BS and why. If you don’t have that time and you feel the atmosphere is tense enough that a verbal conversation could be unproductive, I definitely would write a letter. Answer the questions @publisher mentions and explain why this is so important to you. Acknowledge her feelings of fear, sadness…because letting go so early is heartbreaking for us moms. And it is scary. You may need to ensure her you will make a concerted effort to stay connected daily. But I think, if you acknowledge her concerns and provide a well-thought out basis for your wanting BS, you will find she’ll not only come around, but be your biggest supporter in the endeavor. I did. And this was the best decision we ever could have made for DS. Good luck!