Would it help if I told you your SON is watching all of this, and is forming the basis of how he is going to deal with the really difficult challenges HE will face in his life?
Puppy
It may not help Puppy. But it sure does give me a great reason to handle things like a true gentlemen and with respect.
Don't confuse gentlemanlyness with fear, nor respect with timidity.
Yes, be a gentleman and be respectful. But teach your children to work thru difficult problems by FACING their fears, steeling themselves, and acting with true COURAGE and FORTITUDE, despite their fears.