He called me and my 11-year-old brother into the living room one day, and with teary eyes and a cracking voice, he put one hand on my shoulder and another on my brother's. He said, "I guess it's just hard for a dad to look over at his son and realize he's now talking to a man."
2007-12-27 10:35:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Sweet. You all are growing up and it is a little scary and hard for parents to see their babies/kids turn into adults. Just hug him and tell him, "It's okay, Dad."
2007-12-27 10:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sleek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is not being "overly dramatic and sentimental". You are being "under empathetic and cold-hearted." When you are a dad yourself someday, you may understand him better (or maybe not, judging from the degree of your current incomprehension). In the meantime, thank your lucky stars that you have a dad that loves you. Imagine to yourself how you would feel if it turned out that he was acting that way because he had just found out he had a terminal illness? I am not saying that is the case, but just imagine how you would feel about your cold response. And by the way, he is giving you more credit than you deserve. You aren't a man yet if you can't relate to him.
2007-12-27 10:45:50 · answer #2 · answered by RE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 02:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha! That's awesome. He obviously loves you. I'm not sure why this makes you concerned. Is it just one example of several or many things he's done that's unexpected or inexplicable? If yes, then speak with your mom and see what she says. If not, then just be thankful you've got a dad who loves you and isn't afraid to show you that.
2007-12-27 10:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Think about losing a best friend, now put yourself in his position. Except, since you two are family it's even harder. Seeing that eventually when you two get older you will have to leave him to search for your own future.
2007-12-27 10:41:00 · answer #5 · answered by KCpkid 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your growing up. I know my son just turned 13 and I wish he was still a baby.
2007-12-27 10:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jon 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that isn't overly dramatic and sentimental, it sweet.
you should appreciate that your dad cares about you both that much, not all parents are like that.
2007-12-27 10:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by summer lovin * 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask him and find out if everything is fine. There must have been some reason for him to feel this way.
2007-12-27 10:39:22 · answer #8 · answered by Michael K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider yourself lucky. Most dad's don't have the balls to do that. You'll understand one day.
2007-12-27 10:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you're growing up...give him a break...sounds like he cares a lot about both of you.
2007-12-27 10:38:14 · answer #10 · answered by Wayner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋