Charles was trying to install a game on his computer and couldn’t find the install DVD. He came in to my office to get me to help. As I walked down in the basement with him, I probed his view of our relationship.
Dad: So what’s in this for me? I don’t need to install the game.
Charles: Nothing. What’s the downside?
Dad: I should be spending some time getting work done. You think I have to do this anyway just because I am the Dad?
Charles: Yes.
Dad: Hmmm. When you have little boys, are you going to do the same thing for them?
Charles: Maybe.
Dad: You’re going to avoid answering that until it’s too late for me to change my behavior?
Charles: Exactly.