Reddit reviews Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share
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Got these for my husband.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399162461/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592405525/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>but no one in my family wants to talk about the meaning of life, physics, or play video games. The stereotypical kid activities stuff boggles my mind how anyone remotely enjoys it or can tolerate it for longer than 5 min.
These are your interests. Has it occurred to you that maybe the things you find interesting are mind-bogglingly boring to them and they can't possibly understand why you like it? It doesn't sound like you're looking for mutual interests, it sounds like you want them to like what you like and that's it.
I like physics, too. But I don't expect that my 3yo daughter will want to sit down and read the Feynman Lectures with me.
If things like physics are so important to you, why don't you try to bring these topics down to their level? That's part of being a parent - show your kids what interests you but do it in a way that interests them too.
Geek Dad - Perhaps a book like that will help you find a way to positively engage with your kids. It could provide fun activities for you to do together. BTW, there are tons of books like this. Here's another example: Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction
You sound like spending time with your kids is a chore and obligation. What you need is a change in perspective. You have an amazing opportunity to show them how cool the world is and how fascinating these topics are, but you aren't willing to put in the work/effort to look at these things from the eyes of a kid.
And as the other commenters have said, look into getting some professional help. Don't just accept the situation as it is. Put some effort into it and work towards being less selfish. Your kids are only kids for so long and you're missing an opportunity that's right in front of you.
First Father's Day for the fiance!
There's a book I got my husband when he became a dad. It'll be a few years, but it's cute. Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share https://www.amazon.com/dp/1592405525/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rGXnzbQ2TC1Z0
I am a fan of Geek Dad and his books. I also got the Popular Science Big Book of Hacks not too long ago so the little one and I can build some projects once the weather becomes less outdoor friendly.