[astura]

I started college more than 20 years ago. I had an internship during school and I've been a professional software engineer since I graduated. I get nothing but great performance reviews and I've naturally risen to leadership/mentoring position in every job I've ever had.

I've never "tinkered" or written code outside school or work. Ever. Not before college, nor after.

It's also incredibly weird you're complaining your son is socializing. Socializing is normal and healthy, spending all your free time working is not.