ok so we pretty much would be filthy rich if my fther was any smarter....but we are just middle class...my dad recently invested 15k and got 2 back....
how can I say to my dad let me handle the money without taking his pride away?
I mean is not that just occasion he has a book worth of stupid crap....
he is so proud, I mean you tell him something he goes is my life my money...I need to fix that...I mean I'm working on a financial degree in college and he still says he knows money about money
thanks a good answer gets best answer for sure
2007-09-25 10:59:20 · 7 answers · asked by MNNNN 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
maybe instead of telling him, show him
2007-09-25 11:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by Moe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need to tell him that? If he's living middle class successfully, then where's the harm in that? If you want them to be rich, then go graduate, make your money, and give some to your dad/parents.
Why hurt his feelings, especially if he's so proud? Sounds like you got the proud from him too as you are so eager to show him you are better than him.
Lastly, don't tell him you want to take over and 'handle' his money. Just ask him if you can HELP or if you two could set up an 'experiment' based on something you've just learned in class. Make it fun for him, instead.
Next time he has 15K, try to get half and see what he can do vs what you will do. If he sees the proof, he'll be more willing to try 'your way' a little more often.
2007-09-25 18:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by MJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't really tell your parents they aren't smart.
And you can't really say "Dad, you've done a lot of stupid stuff."
I mean honestly, I looked at the title of your question and thought, how totally disrespectful!!
But when he says "My life, my money"-- there's not much you can do. It IS his choice, and you can't change it. You don't "need to fix that" (that's totally arrogant, sorry)-- and there's nothing wrong with being "just" middle class. Just because money obviously means a lot to YOU doesn't mean it's the be-all and end-all for everyone else, including your dad.
What you CAN do, however, if you insist on poking your nose into his business, is let him know as you learn things, and let him know that any time you can help him that your knowledge is at his disposal.
Meantime, come off your material pedestal and leave the man alone.
2007-09-25 18:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by LJG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful. You are stepping on your Father's pride. After you finish your degree and graduate, you can prove to him that you know what you are talking about.
2007-09-29 16:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by jcf6865 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would be a good idea to tell him anything. Let your actions do the speaking by distancing yourself from his inept financial dealings and advice. Financially speaking, you go your way and let him go his way.
2007-09-25 18:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this question hearkins to way back; is he your bio. dad.? my daughere has never known me--is she better off or no? If your dad fp;;pws gpd ots gpomg tp be ok. dad knows more than U.
2007-09-25 18:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "dignity" comes to mind ....consider reflecting on that before you look down at your father.
2007-09-25 18:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋