I serve as a father-figure and mentor for a boy in his late teens. I have a wife and two young sons, and between that, my job, and helping others, it's very difficult finding time to spend with him. I know he really needs me, and he even confessed to me that recently, he has started feeling the need to detach from me for fear that I'll let him down. He's afraid I'll disappoint him, so he's beginning to be aloof with me. He won't approach me to talk as often as he used to, and doesn't call me nearly as much. I don't want to lose him, but it's difficult for me to be with him as often as he needs. I'm on the verge of losing him, and I haven't yet redeemed myself. If he completely detaches from me, I don't know what he'll do. Any suggestions?
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