I can see him being the mama bird, having to push the baby bird out of the nest in order for it to figure out it can really fly on it's own.
Maybe it takes making you mad to get you to step out of the box and realize for yourself that you've reached a different level.
What would it take for you to be able to help your son through all of this stuff? If he came to you and asked for your help, do you have the confidence that you know this stuff enough to be able to help him?
Newport has a book right here, with all the information he's already given- many times over and over and over. You've been reading it for over two years.