When father continued involvement though adolescence, career success was influenced positively. Fathers show love through action. The specific activity doesn't matter. The amount of words exchanged doesn't matter. What does matter is the connection that develops from sharing an action together.
Fathers find nonverbal ways of showing love-so do boys.
Sons would rather have time with you than the latest toy or athletic shoe. It needn't be all or nothing. Reconnecting doesn't take as much time as you think. Flexible but firm limits. Sons can be close to their mothers.