I guess I am a little scared that he will give up on himself and the family. It's hard to figure out what makes him 'tick' - what he cares about. So I continue to watch and observe. And hioefully guide when the time is right.
CAREFUL there, Busting -- it is NOT your job to RESCUE him!
STAND if you wish, yes, but this is "fixing/rescuing" behavior that can have a drowning person pull you under with them!!!