I am 15 years old and slowly growing away from my dad. I need help finding ways to hang out... like activities... thanks.
2007-03-07 09:43:13 · 24 answers · asked by Barbiex3 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Find something you have in common and do them together, take walks together. Show some interst in what he is doing when he is home. At your age you could also ask him to start teaching you how to drive.
2007-03-07 09:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's natural when you are in your teens your dad doesn't find it as easy to relate to you right now. If you are not involved in sports, then you can make him take you shopping and ask his opinion on clothes. My dad only did that with me twice and they were exceptions because men usually hate to shop. But those 2 memories mean a lot to me.
As far as that goes, asking your dad's opinion on anything is a good way to make him a part of your teen years. He does have experience and more education and he certainly knows about cars and politics I bet. If not, maybe music or gardening. The point is not to let him get away from you just because you are growing up. I would love to have a daughter like you are someday.
2007-03-07 18:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have to do some things that interest him like watching sports on tv, go fishing, or go with him golfing. Ask him to go to a movie with you. I think the most important thing is to tell him (or write him a note) about how you are getting older and that you don't want to loose the relationship you two have always had. I think he would appreciate that very much. Good for you for wanting the relationship with your dad because most teens want the opposite. This shows how mature and caring of a person you are.
Good luck!
2007-03-07 17:47:37 · answer #3 · answered by Raspberry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you share an interest with him, say learning how to play guitar, or cooking, or a sport, perhaps you can look at classes available thru the local community college and sign up for classes together. That way you learn something new and interesting and you get to share it just the two of you....I also like the dinner nite idea, a nite just the two of you....It's so sweet that you care, your Dad must be very proud of you.
2007-03-07 17:51:50 · answer #4 · answered by reddevilbloodymary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went through this at that age too. if your dad is still young and active you all can go bike riding on weekends, you could also do less physical activities like reading to him (if you like to read that is), you could go to dinner twice a month and just call it father-daughter bonding day. that would allow him to appreciate that you are growing into a young woman while giving you the chance to get to know him better
2007-03-07 17:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by nappy_starr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does he like to do ?? Pick one ,and get involved.I wouldn't worry too much about growing apart from him at this stage .Your 15 ,it's a normal phase.What is unusual though is that you see it !!! Good for you !! My father passed away 3 years ago and I still wish I had done more with him .So ask questions about his work ,get involved in any hobby he may have ...you seem like a smart person ...you will figure it out !
Good Luck ! :o)
2007-03-07 17:50:05 · answer #6 · answered by tammie1ca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fishing...I'm 23 and I go out with my Dad on his bass boat all the time. Its nice. When you out on the water, theres not one else around you, we talk about all kinds of stuff. You dont have to go out on a boat either. You can fish from the bank in the country or something. Think of guy things. Bowling, may be noisey, but you guys will have fun. Whatever you do, def make sure its something you can do and talk too. Not like the movies or something. And dont hold back. Talk about it. Dads are harder to talk to than moms, trust me, I'm grown with my own kids living on my own, and its always easier to tell my mom whats going on in my life. Good luck!!!
2007-03-07 17:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by punky brewster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what his interests are and see which of those you would be interested in joining with him. But honestly, you should just sit down with him and say I feel like we're growing apart and I would like to plan more time with you, he will be shocked and will make all the time in the world for you, I promise!
2007-03-07 18:01:19 · answer #8 · answered by BimboBaggins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is great that you feel you want to hang out with your father. Ask him what he wants to do? Discuss it with him, let him know what you think is fun. Parents are usually so happy that their kid would want to spend time with theim, especially the 15 year old kid. Lucky him to have a such a sweet dauther like you. Enjoy your father, the moment will be gone, cherish it.
2007-03-07 17:57:13 · answer #9 · answered by Pluto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go play mini-golf, plant a garden together, or play cards or a board game - something you can do and enjoy, while hanging out with each other in a relaxed way. Enjoy!
2007-03-07 17:59:02 · answer #10 · answered by el repollo rojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋