My dad is getting mad more easily now, and i guess its because of a test that hes gonna do, and some other stuff. he even told me he's really stressed right now. for example, today i needed a new leotard (cuz i lost the old ones cuz we moved) and i only have one . now he wont get me another one AND he wont even let me buy one with my own money! i dunno why. so we used to be closer but now all we do is argue, and it makes me sad :(When i go to gymnastics and dance it makes me feel better,but i dont wanna wear the same leotard to gymnastics for the whole entire month! if anybody knows a way that i can get my daddy to be less stressed?
2007-06-06 10:16:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Is it possible you've violated his trust lately? Came home late, got in trouble at school, got disrespectful to him, didn't do your chores, etc?
Or maybe he's a bit tight on his budget right now and doesn't want to hear anything about buying stuff or driving you to the store or letting go there by yourself.
If it's stress, cut him some slack. You know, back off a bit, give him some time alone, try to see when he's calm and relax.
You can even help a bit: ask him if he needs a coffee, make diner and the dishes, leave him the remote, stuff like that...
Show him some empathy, he sounds like he needs it.
2007-06-06 10:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there..It sounds like your daddy is going through alot of stress. Though you don't say exactly what kind of test or other stuff he's going through, I think that your daddy is extremely stressed.
As far as your leotards...you sound like a very sweet girl, but if you don't want to stress out your dad anymore than he already is, I suggest that you back off about wanting another leotard and maybe just wash the ones that you have every night so that they will be fresh and clean by the morning.
Maybe...just maybe, if daddy sees you being a good girl and washing them in the sink every night and hanging them to dry, he might feel a little guilty about not letting you buy another pair. Just a thought.
Good Luck to you.
2007-06-06 17:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by fourcolor4u2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, think about it. Father's day is coming up soon, so maybe you can buy him a nice gift and/or write him a very touching card. Maybe the things he's gonna do are just excuses of things he really has trouble with deep down. Another thing you can do is to help a lot around the house. That way, he sees you doing stuff around the house, and it will make him happy, because he knows later on that he won't have to do it and that will make himless stressed
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2007-06-06 17:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is good that ur dad has told u how he feels.Atleast now u can be on guard as to what all things u should not do to aggravate the situation.Sorry to say so but the two of u having these frequent arguements will certainly not help matters. Try to be a little more patient & understanding. It certainly wont be easy but it sure beats shouting ur lungs off.U can also seek help from ur dads' friends & ur relatives to try & help u de-stress him. Also u can try to divert his attention away from his problems by getting him involved in some activity that he likes.
2007-06-06 17:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by surendra s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a dad and I have really been stressed over work and other complications and this has caused me to be at odds with my kids. One day my daughter saw me sitting on the sofa reading the paper and she sat down beside me, and said,"dad, can we talk for just a minute." My heart melted when I saw the look in her eyes, she was actually scared of what my response might be. What had I become? We had a nice talk, and I have never forgotten that look. I never want to see it again. I bet your dad would feel the same way, try to find a time you can just talk with him and tell him just how you feel. I sure hope he listens. Good Luck.
2007-06-06 17:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't they sell leotards at the dance studio? Just buy one with your own money next time you are there...I'm sure he won't even notice. Sounds like he's going through a tough time...let him know that you are there to help, but that you still need him to be a dad to you. Keep up the dancing! It's a great outlet for you.
2007-06-06 17:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by 1912 Hudson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This too shall pass. Try giving him space. He is stressed and worried about the test. Talk to your mother if she is in the picture and ask her to help...That will free up one decision that your father has to make. Chin up. It isn't the end of the world just a bump that you have to get around.
2007-06-06 17:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anne M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make him a card that tells him youy love him no matter what. Try to help around the house if don't already. Give him a bot of space when he get mean. and just be there when he needs you.
2007-06-06 17:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by Mary M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fathers day is next Sunday. Make a card for him and include a coupon for something that he likes to do (ex watch a movie, work around the house) so you and he can do something together.
2007-06-06 17:20:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try taking on a few more resposibilities. Maybe do the dishes and stuff? Just let him know that he's not alone and your there for him. Good luck my friend!
2007-06-06 17:20:38 · answer #10 · answered by Thisismynickname 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋