That is a beautiful story. You are not the only father who feels fear in the mix, most of us do at one time or another. Don’t worry about breaking his heart, a little boys heart breaks at least once a day. They go through the same trials and tribulations that we all did as children. They will heal up not armor up if you are there to lend a ear to there problems. Sometimes that means giving comfort or counsel. Sometimes they will not want to hear the advice but it is your duty to give it.

The two things a father can do is show there sons that it is OK to fail. The more important one is how to respond to that failure.