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my dad 2
when you answered my last question about my dad the whole ask another family member thing. I have done that before it worked for a while then he went back to his old ways and means. I have talked to him before about it to and he just got mad at me and told I was ingreatful and that I was spoiled. I know he does a lot of things for me but I want him to be a friend and to do things with me. Is there amy father son events in the colorado area that we could attend and try to start fresh. Just going up and asking him to do something just doesn't work. A event where we can both be comfortable but have a good time. My badi am 14 and a guy in case you forgot.
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I remember you.
Have you ever heard the phrase 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks?' I think it could relate niely to your dad - he's stuck in his ways. It's promising that he has changed for a bit after other family members have spoken to him, because that shows he does care about you and want to make an effort. He's just settled in his ways.
Unfortunately, I can't tell you specific things to do in your area. What I can suggest is figuring out something your dad enjoys - a particular type of movie, sports event, etc. Google it and see when something related to this will next be in your area. That way you have something specific to ask him to; the key is that it's an activity he's already keen on, so you risk less chance of him turning you down.
There are some groups that focus specifically on father-son activities - or others, like the Scouts, that often have weekend camping trips or events for father-son groups.
I don't think you sound spoiled or ungrateful; you seem like a really genuine, nice guy and deserve support from your family. Things may not work out exactly like you want, but at least if you try a lot of approaches you could have less to regret in the future.
And speaking of the future - I'm not sure if you want children at any point when you're older, but if you do, you are learning lots of things about what kind of father you do/do not want to be.
I wish you nothing but the best.
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