Well bloggers, we all have them whether we like to admit it or not every one of us has a father. Maybe you don't speak to your father, maybe you don't even know him, or maybe (like me) you have a great relationship with him. But, no matter how amazing your dad is there's no denying the truth, every now and then all of them can be a real pesky nuisance. So the question becomes what in the world are you supposed to do with them? In this blog we'll explore some of those methods.
Method 1) Every now and then pesky fathers get this idea that they know what's best. There are few things that you should know before attempting to deal with this problem. First of all, they're probably right. Secondly, they're not likely to change their minds however take heart, there is hope! It comes in the form of illogical argument!
This is a bit of a confusing system so let me explain, first of all there are two kinds of people who excel at illogical argument, first, women, and second, teenagers, if this describes you then you may be in luck! The trick to illogical argument is that you don't actually have to make sense. All you have to do is make enough sense to confuse the pesky father then continue talking in circles until you confuse them so much they just shake their heads, throw up their hands and give up. But be warned! Depending on their stubbornness level this could be a long road.
Method 2) If you're looking for a shorter path around the pesky father then the road of illogical argument you might try this tried and true tactic. The Mother.
Sometimes when fathers are being especially pesky the best route is the not the most direct but rather the slightly roundabout direction. In some civilized circles this is called using a mediator but in reality it's easier to just say The Mother. When you come to a crossroads this is often the best method to employ. Let me give you a few simple steps.
1. Take a break from arguing, preferably before emotions get out of hand.
2. Step away and go find The Mother.
3. Explain your point in a calm, rational way or if that fails, try the illogical argument method but be warned that's taking quite a risk as mothers are less likely to fall for this so use this weapon from your arsenal extremely carefully.
4. Bring The Mother to your side then act like the vulnerable child and ask her to talk to the pesky father on your behalf, if you play to her sympathies you may get the answer your looking for but be careful, Mothers are smart and tend to catch on to this trick quickly.
5. Wait for the Mother to do her job and you're home free!
Method 3) Our next method that we'll explore today is the hardest to employ correctly so think long and hard before employing it. I like to call it by it's old, universal term, The Silent Treatment.
Occasionally when pesky fathers are being particularly difficult this may be the time to walk away. Now this is a very risky method so watch out. It often backfires but if played right, and if the pesky father is in the right mood then he may cave just to be on speaking terms with you again.
Method 4) Now when all else fails there is one more method, my personal favorite as a matter of fact, but also the one that requires you to bend just a little bit. I call this the Kite Method.
No, you don't actually have to go fly a kite with the pesky father but this method calls you to spend some quality time together. From fishing to playing a board game to just going for a drive together this will often help you and the pesky father calm tempers so that you two can have a rational conversation and possibly reach a compromise.
So there you have it bloggers, four tried and true methods to dealing with those pesky fathers from illogical arguments to the Kite Method. Now tell me your story! Have you used any of these in the past? What worked the best or tell me any other methods you have, I'm always up for new ideas!
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