In past times, as a US Army Squad Leader (Sgt E-5), though never a Drill Sergeant, I issued ass chewings like one. LOUD ones! I do that to my teenage son as well, at times. In both cases, I cared about how they preformed. I loved my soldiers. And my son? Even more! I pray for him. ALWAYS! He needs to know this because...as a teen... he acts like I did...like he didn't hear it...or understand it...that is...the "WHYS" as to "WHY", I be issuing some righteous ASS CHEWINGS!...ones that a Drill Sergeant would be proud of! I did this same stuff to my Dad. Brushing him off as best I could. I know my son loves me, I just wish he wasn't so much like I was, at times. Thanks for hearing what was on my heart. JG
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"...I just wish he wasn't so much like I was, at times."
I bet your Dad and Mom warned you this was coming. Payback's a b*tch, ain't it?
Joated- It sure is. It really is.
Apple from the tree thing. I had girls, but my grandson is PawPaw reincarnate at 16.
Gene, Teenage young men are interested in one thing. I'm sure you know ;-)
He'll be fine. If he's got you for a Dad, I knows it. Me on the other hand.....
Loud and dirty was the only way I understood it when I wore a younger mans clothes.
Trust me on this Gene. There will come a day, maybe soon but probably late, when he'll look you in the eye and thank you for everything you did. My daughter did it with me and it was one of the best days of my life. Hang in there and keep the long view brother.
TO ALL: Thanks so much! Sometimes I back-up and regroup, do some serious head scratching/reevaluating, and wonder what the hell is going on with that teenaged kid 'o mine. Then, I look back to when I was 16 and think....OOooo...that's right. LOL! Gotta grin and bear it at times and oh... yes...I'm in it for the LOOONG haul LOOONG time!!! I'm a Dad. :)
I DREADING those teen years! But they are coming pretty fast. My boy will be 13 soon and he already knows it all.
Good Luck Gene.
Psst! Take notes of what works. I'll need a copy.
LOL - the parent's curse "I hope you have kids just like you when you grow up!" ;-)
No matter how much like a DS you are, you are still "Dad" and as such will get minimal concessions from your teen. Hang in there, it's a necessary stage of life. They have to learn to act independently and they have to make it so irritating to have them around that you want to kick them out.
Eventually they become human again. I'm sure he Luv's you LOOOOONG time even though he'd die before admitting it right now. *grin*
You are such a great Dad, Gene! It may not be pleasant for you, but he needs the ass chewings as much as you did.
{{HUG}} Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Hey Gene, Check out my Dad...
http://ammajerkoff.blogspot.com/2011/11/belated-veterans-day-my-dad-served-in.html
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