Surly Dad Thread

[4thgenhorn 38]

My 14 yo has entered full teenage stage. Total DA, does nothing we ask, back talking, yelling and general jackass. Every time we turn our back he’s sneaking Nintendo or iPhone when he’s supposed to be doing something else. Simple things take hours. He takes his phone into bathroom for 8 “shits” per day. We haven’t even gotten into the sneaking out and drinking phase, yet. Had to pray to the Lord today to ensure I didn’t beat his ass. Please tell me this will pass. Enjoy those early years as long as you can. 

[tbone_ 13963]

It may or may not pass. Prepare your anus.

[BurntOrange&White 38679]

Wife made him do this and he lost his shit as soon as she sat him in there

Yesterday we had our first full blown laugh while we were giving him a bath and he’s starting to roll back to tummy and tummy to back. Pretty good milestones. 

[Jerry Callo 8625]

8 hours ago, 4thgenhorn said:

My 14 yo has entered full teenage stage. Total DA, does nothing we ask, back talking, yelling and general jackass. Every time we turn our back he’s sneaking Nintendo or iPhone when he’s supposed to be doing something else. Simple things take hours. He takes his phone into bathroom for 8 “shits” per day. We haven’t even gotten into the sneaking out and drinking phase, yet. Had to pray to the Lord today to ensure I didn’t beat his ass. Please tell me this will pass. Enjoy those early years as long as you can. 

This too shall pass . . . although it might be like passing a kidney stone.

[SurlyGator 817]

11 hours ago, Jkwellborn said:

Do you do the Heimlich on small kids/toddlers? I could have sworn they said not to in a cpr class. Said it was better to hit them on the back.

Yes.  Everyone, but especially new parents, should take a basic diary aid course.  Know the different techniques based on age, and even how to do it on yourself if you are home alone.

[Jerry Callo 8625]

7 minutes ago, SurlyGator said:

Yes.  Everyone, but especially new parents, should take a basic diary aid course.  Know the different techniques based on age, and even how to do it on yourself if you are home alone.