Just feeling a bit down about this comment from my ten year old son today who was saying why he would prefer to do something with his dad, my exP. (Dad was present.) Wondered how others have reacted to similar comments? Thing is he's right! I'm weighed down by financial insecurity, generally rushing around with work which involves commuting, often too tired to really engage in games especially if they involve a lot of running around... I do take him to the cinema, park, we read together, I try and find adventurous things for him to do - but am not great at playing silly games (difficult life experiences have severely reduced my fun-quotient I think!) His dad is wealthy, sure of himself, has always been good at playing games, giving him constant treats, they get to go on holidays etc. It's hard when there's such a disparity materially between parents. I suppose I could see it as a wake up call - I'd like to be more fun just generally, as well as with my son! Anyway, posting here 'cos I'd feel a bit ashamed and embarrassed to talk about it with anyone IRL!