I have no real fathering skills because mine went to heaven when I was 10 years old. My mother did both jobs and I think she has done ok with me. I just got off the phone with her and she gave me much of the same advice as I was given on here.

She ended the conversation saying "You are not his Dad or Mom and your hands are tied because of it." "Be a good role model and friend to him and that is all you do."