"I think he feels inspired by seeing me thrive as a contractor, with access to a global marketplace and seemingly endless working opportunities." Well there yo

"I think he feels inspired by seeing me thrive as a contractor, with access to a global marketplace and seemingly endless working opportunities." Well there you go, teach him to code and then get some contracts that you can give him some work from so he can get his feet wet and some experience under his belt to increase his chances if he decides to look for a job or go out on his own.