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Thank you very much for the replies. Considering this possibility doesn't change the past, but it does give you some perspective.

I remember myself saying:

-Dad, I feel weird and no one likes the things I like.
-Oh, that's normal. I always felt weird too. You may get to know some interesting people at University (I did).

And lately

-Dad, I am worried. DS doesn't seem to be learning much at school.
-Oh, that's normal. You didn't learn much either. Children go to school because they have to, and then they learn at home.

I understand that this approach is probably not ideal, but because I always stress so much, his lack of drama seems quite refreshing.