English Translation
I love you like a son.
I believe this means “I love you like a son loves you.” If you say, “Я люблю тебя как сына” (accusative case), it means “I love you like (I love) a son.” Have I understood this correctly?
I love you like a son.
I believe this means “I love you like a son loves you.” If you say, “Я люблю тебя как сына” (accusative case), it means “I love you like (I love) a son.” Have I understood this correctly?
I think you’re right, but not I’m a native Russian speaker.