Ugh, he treats me like a little kid

Question

My dad told me a couple hours ago we had to leave to go to my ex-step siblings house at 6:30. So I was planning to take a shower anyways in like 20-30min. He like comes in here yelling at me like I'm 5 I hate it, saying like you have to take a shower were leaving in 2 hrs and you will be ready and blah blah blah. Does he think I'm that stupid that I don't know when to take a shower, I'm not a little kid anymore. He's always yelling at me and twin brother for stuff which is pretty pointless and stuff we already know how/what to do. It is so annoying and I'm tired of it, what should I do?

Answer 1

confront him. you need to be able to confront him without fear but dont yell or provoke him. disrespect will only make him more angry. make sure you speak calmly and respectfully and he will understand and take what you say into consideration.

Answer 2

All kids think that

Answer 3

You seem to be over exaggerating on the whole shower issue. If you feel like hes doing something wrong stand up for yourself and tell him how you feel.  

Answer 4

Tell him! The only way he knows is if you communicate with him!  

Answer 5

First, realize he is trying to do the best he can as a parent and parents are only human. Second...realize that this kind of answer can not come from a place like this but rather from maturity and maturity takes time. And third...Understand that talking rationally to a parent is often the best choice and show that you really are working on your maturity level (which helps them want to speak with you on an adult level).

Answer 6

Talk to him about it.

Answer 7

It does sound extreme.  However, I am 43 and when I visit my mother, she still tries to tell me when to go to bed and take a shower.

Answer 8

wow big deal compared to me ur pretty ******* lucky

Answer 9

You should definitely confront him about it. It'll show him you're more mature.

Answer 10

you will understand when you become a parent.

Answer 11

you cant really do anything. just ignore it

Answer 12

Here's the format for dealing with angry dads.  It works every time:

1. Appreciate:

"Dad, thanks for your concern,

2. Inform:

"but I was planning to take a shower in about 30 minutes."  

3. Make him feel like you need/depend/rely him:

"Do you think you could remind me again to take a shower in a half hour or so- so I don't forget?  Thanks."

String it all together:

"Dad, thanks for your concern and everything, but I was actually planning to take a shower in about 30 minutes.  Do you think you could remind me to take a shower again in a half hour so I don't forget?  Thanks."

Answer 13

Well it sounds to me like he may be under a lot of stress. When parents usually yell at their kids for usually no reason at all. They tend to let stress out that way. They dont mean to do it they just do. I would just say dad chill out I know I know what Im doing you dont have to freak out all the time. Make him realize then when he yells at you again say see dad this is what Im talking about. Call him on it.  

Answer 14

Emawee, a lot of daddies do this.  You are not alone.  My daddy treats me sometimes even more like a little kid and I am 17.   I think just try to anticipate what makes him do that and try to prevent it, and the stuff you can't control, just shrug it off.