I’m a middle-aged, white, middle-class dad of two boys (5 & 2). I work with them in my occupation (university teaches creative writing and listening), and I work remotely with them on projects. In the past, I’ve worked with them on projects in school, in my job, and sometimes at home. However, the last three years have been extremely challenging on my part. They are both extremely shy and mute, and they haven’t been talking to each other as much as they used to. It was really hard for me to consider working with them full-time, as I want to be a great dad to them.\n\n\nNow that they are older, and with social media, I see that they are starting to realize that it’s not what they thought when they started working with me. They are very withdrawn, and I have noticed their interest in hooking up more. I know it’s normal, but I wanted to dive a little deeper into why I think it’s happening. What helped me see it, and how I can help them. AMA!
I’m a middle-aged, white, middle-class dad of two boys (5 & 2). I work with them in my occupation (university teaches creative writing and listening), and I work remotely with them on projects. In the past, I’ve worked with them on projects in school, in my job, and sometimes at home. However, the last three years have been extremely challenging on my part. They are both extremely shy and mute, and they haven’t been talking to each other as much as they used to. It was really hard for me to consider working with them full-time, as I want to be a great dad to them.\n\n\nNow that they are older, and with social media, I see that they are starting to realize that it’s not what they thought when they started working with me. They are very withdrawn, and I have noticed their interest in hooking up more. I know it’s normal, but I wanted to dive a little deeper into why I think it’s happening. What helped me see it, and how I can help them. AMA!