Hi, i also told my parents and my SLP at that age that it did not bother me, but it did, very much so. I just wanted to be like any other kid, and admitting stuttering was a problem did not fit in that image. I think i also was protecting my parents from the truth. A year ago my son started stuttering, and when discussing this with my parents they said it didnt bother me in my childhood, so its going to be okay. That stung. I was a medium to severe stutterer, so in many ways it dominated my entire life and the choices I made, but no one knew. If i could have talked openly about it with someone it would have helped very much. I dont know how you can approach this with your son, you would know better than me, but dont have an angle of trying to "fix" the stuttering, that's not going to happen for 99% of us. But being able to talk about it and bringing it out in the open will for many reduce the fear of stuttering, the amount of stuttering, and start a good cycle. Trying to hide the stuttering, which is the natural ting to do, will increase the problem. As others have mentioned, check if there is a chance to meet other kids who stutter in the area. Maybe that starts a path to be more open about it, and that he doesn't feel alone. One last thing, your son is in no way condemned to a life of bullying and poor job oppurtunities, 100%. Those who stutter and isn't bothered much by it doesn't spend time in this forum. Best of luck to you🙂