My dad said I could use one, I mean duh ok I'll try to have a better attitude. But a few of my teachers and my friend's mom say it like it's a threat. Is it a general term or more specific threat?
2007-01-28 03:44:38 · 6 answers · asked by Lori 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
floof - I don't have a mom, so don't go there. Also, you write as if you are very poorly educated.
2007-01-28 03:55:42 · update #1
bride - stop answering my questions, you have yet to provide any useful answers.
2007-01-28 04:25:39 · update #2
You'd have to ask your dad what he means by it to fully understand. I've found that people have different understandings of phrases like this. It could mean your dad is feeling like it'd be nice if you had a more positive outlook or it could mean he's on his last nerve - or anything in between. It could mean he'd like you to help with the cooking and cleaning more or that he'd like you to do better in school.
Think of him like a guy trying to do his best as opposed to "dad" and just sit down with him and have a conversation with him. Ask him what's going on that he feels that way and see if you guys can work together to find a good solution.
My guess is that there's stuff about him that makes you nuts too and maybe that would be the time to ask for his help with some things as well. Just phase it as, "Could I ask you to..." instead of "You know what makes me crazy?"
I guess the question is - How do you feel? Are you generally happy and getting along with people (including your dad)? Are you irritated a lot of the time? If you are, then that's good motivation for changing your attitude.
One thing that can really help too is to consider where you want to go in life and start working towards it. It can really help to make you feel better and then your attitude sort of adjusts itself.
2007-01-28 04:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by Shrieking Panda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say that to my boys when they are getting snotty with me. It's a warning of impending as$whoopin'.
I tell them like this "Excuse me, did you need an appointment for an attitude adjustment? Because I think I have an available opening in about 5 min in the ladies room"
They shape up, because they know I will adjust the balance of power very swiftly. How old are you? Aren't you a little old to be sassing your father?
2007-01-28 12:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well depending on your what kind of person your father is it could be a threat. He could start making changes in your life to accomplish your attitude adjustment.
2007-01-28 11:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by wheezerthill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a general term. It means you don't have to mad all the time or whatever. You have to get in a better mood! Be more happy!
2007-01-28 17:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Jolly Rancher♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever my parents would say this to me, it meant I was being a ***** and needed to straighten up or face consequences. Specific meanings and punishments will vary by person.
2007-01-28 13:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is when you are going to be sent to military school. Enjoy.
EDIT: I can answer any questions I want to. :P
- Bride
2007-01-28 12:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by Tori 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋