Huge I'm pretty sure as you've said you're more affected by it than he is. It sucks when we parent in ways we wouldn't like, but that doesn't make you a bad parent I promise. And I doubt he'll be scarred by this at all. You however might need a little time Can you talk to his teachers and see if they can offer some guidance? Quirky kids do their parents head in... but they make AWESOME adults. And if he turns out like you m'love that would be awesome, because I think you rock