You made me laugh and smile with your hope of him growing out of it! I had that same conversation with a psychologist when my DS was 5, and he told me I would be lucky if he outgrew it by 14! I'm still holding out hope it happens before then, but until then, my saving grace continues to be Khan Academy. Those 15 minute "movies" are just enough space for both of us, and usually gets some question that I have no idea about answered. Also for learning to read at that age, Headsprout/Mimio is great. It is highly stimulating and it works in 15-20 minutes "episodes" that he can do himself.
