"I am not a traditional parent." *(He didn’t ask for this, but it happened.)*    
***"The child is statistically inefficient… but I tolerate its existence."*** *(Cleaner-mode talking—he doesn't hate them, just finds parenting messy and illogical.)*    
** "I provide resources when required."** (*Food, shelter, sometimes toys—but emotional affection? Harder for him.*) "...And occasionally," *he might grudgingly add,* *"they cry less when I hold them."*