Dad doesn't respond right away when spoken to?

Question

It seems like everytime I try and say something to him he doesn't answer, like I have to repeat my question 4 or 5 times before he answers... hes done this for as long as I can remember. Its not like he can't hear me, he'll usually respond a few minutes after I've asked or said something and he'll respond in a frustrated tone. What could the cause of this be? He comes across rude by not responding and If I bring it to his attention he calls me names and tries to make me feel bad

Answer 1

he might have a comprehension problem. My daughter has comprehension dyslexia and I have to deal with this very problem. Her brain takes longer to hear and understand the question and formulate an answer. Just be understanding. You said you've dealt with this for some time now, so knowing this ask your question and wait. don't get angry be understanding.

Answer 2

i have to repeat things to my dad too, but he says he is just thinking of other things.

if your dad is doing something maybe he is very concentrated and can not hear you.

--good luck

Answer 3

He's a jerk.

Answer 4

Is his name Craig R.

Answer 5

Perhaps he's in another realm? Not in the "real world" which you reside in. He might be schizophrenic or have some other psychological disorder.  

Answer 6

maybe he is frustrated about his environtment and life in general, and doesn't give a f*** about anything, maybe that's why he takes to long to answer cause he seems not to care bout anything.

Answer 7

It's probably because he is THINKING before actually answering... and by repeating yourself you're getting on his nerves... so just have patience and think about going about it his way.