Was it a threat u think?

Question

My step dad said "in the house i grow up boys like you would get the strap on a daily bases" What do you think he wanted to say with that

Answer 1

dont give attention to him he is acc

Answer 2

I think, as a dad myself, and a son decades ago, that your dad is displeased with something you're doing, and whether he is threatening you would have to be determined by being there when he said it to hear the tone in his voice, and knowing a bit more about the history between the two of you. You give way too little information to respond intelligently, and I think JustAsking's answer, brief as it is, reflects that parcity of facts. He may just be telling you that you have it incredibly easy compared to how tough he had it, and is giving you a perspective of life how he sees it, and may be suggesting you take a look at his experiences as a guideline for your choices now and in the future. I wouldn't automatically take it as a threat, but since we weren't there, well, what do we know, but, as a dad myself, and my son now being 22 and fresh back from Iraq on his second tour of duty with the U.S. Army, I can't say for sure. Maybe he's giving you a personal history lesson, like my dad did when he told us how rough it was during the Great Depression or WWII, and may be, he's getting ready to whup your asss!! But, again, as a dad myself, and formerly a son (my dad died March 2005), I can recommend that you not get paranoid. Just hear what he's saying, and maybe ask him why he said it (in a curious, polite and respectable, not challenging or threatening tone of voice). That could be the beginning of a whole new part of a father - son relationship that both of you will be glad for all your life. I know, as I look back over my dad's and my time together, I love picking out the good times (and the tough ones :-)) ), and I find I still am learning things and re-enjoying the close times we had. God Bless you.

Answer 3

The strap meaning like getting whipped by a belt I'm guessing. So yes it was kind of a threat, he was saying you probably need to change your behavior

Answer 4

Did you do anything to justify that being said? Maybe he is just pointing out the punishment for being a pain in his day? ( I know heaps of adults who used to (and still do) say things like that. Depends how old you are but no matter what its assult if he does lay a hand on you. Just don't piss him off. I got a feeling he is all talk anyways

Answer 5

It was a passive aggressive why of telling you to knock off, what ever it is he dislikes. I think instead of asking us what it might mean, you might want to ask him. It might help you get over what I think is a rough relationship. I really tested my step Dad when he first came to live with us. But he and I became great friends and he became MY Dad.

Answer 6

that you're a brat and you need to be disciplined. When he was growing up boy with your behavior and attitude got punished.

nope, not a threat!

Answer 7

Its not a threat but its his way of telling you that he thinks your a spoiled brat and youd probably do better to have more respect for your parents.

Answer 8

He is telling you consider yourself lucky to be growing up in these days with this popular hippie parenting crap. Obvioulsy your attitude sucks and you need to adjust it.

Answer 9

He's telling you that your attitude sucks, change your ways boy because like it or not he is in charge in that house not you

Answer 10

He's telling you that if he acted like you are acting when he was younger he would've gotten beat. Means you arent acting the way he expects you to.

Answer 11

He's just trying to scare you into shaping up..its a common parenting trick. Just do what he wants you to do (unless its something you know is wrong) and it will be ok.