John has taken tap dancing lessons, which he loves, while his military dad is away. The mother is concerned about revealing this to her husband, who upholds strict ideas about gender roles and may react negatively. She questions whether to keep the lessons secret or confront the issue directly. The advice suggests that secrecy won't benefit anyone and that addressing the situation is necessary for the family's harmony. Keeping John's passion hidden could lead to greater problems down the line, and the son should not be the one bearing the brunt of the father's reaction.
Keeping a secret like this doesn't help anyone—not you, not your son, and not the rest of the family. It won't stay hidden for long.
You don't want John to be the one who accidentally spills the beans and ends up shouldering your husband's reaction. Daunting as it may be.
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