Pokemon is a children's game. That said, if he isn't neglecting his family, or putting them into financial trouble, it's his time to spend as he wants. Most adults usually do things like fishing, hiking or other sports. What I find strange is that he isn't involving his son. If I was a pokemon freak, I'd at least teach him how play the game, the strats, how to assemble a good deck. Show him what his dad does. If he IS in the world championships, then the underlying principles of dedication, perseverance, competition, skill, etc., all apply. As childish as it seems, if you're amongst the best in the world at something, and people (in the community at least) respect and look up to you for it, then that is worthy of admiration. If he's just going as a spectator... then the above does not apply, and he should get help.