poof

When you were single, did you have a problem affording new toys? Now that you are committed to a child, never mind the mother, you have made a lifestyle choice that will last at least eighteen years. Deal with it. Finish school, as high a graduate level you can acheive, think of your family, not yourself. The cool toy and party boy days are over.

Now that the father and son talk is over, be the best at what you do, achieve promotions, make your family proud! Realise the cool stuff you used to cherish, are now something you want for your children.

Asking folks on a computer forum how to manage your lifestyle, well, this gestation period was meant to allow for personality, and financial changes. Deal with it.

Since you're a geek, get a part time job at Circuit City selling Apples, and Pentiums to rubes.

No matter your decision, the choice has been made. You're a dad. Deal with it.

edit: "deal with it" number four=responsibly