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Teenagers

Parenting teenagers has its ups and downs. Get advice from Mumsnetters here.

Teens v Dad row

7 replies

Mum2U · 03/04/2011 23:41

Teen 1 was mumbling And Dad asked me what was said. Teen 1 called him rude word and Dad heard this. Exploded in anger for teen 1 to leave room. I piped up let dinner be taken to room coz Teen 1 been suffering very low energy. Dad exploded at me, wife, for daring to interrupt.

Teen 2 got up and ranted at Dad for "belittling" wife, (Didnt bother me what he said) Dad shoved teen 2 with very angry, scarey look on his face, to get out of room, teen 2 refused and ranted some more and both Dad and Teen 2 now shouting. Teen 2 threw a punch and drink over Dad. All went in different rooms. None will apologise.

Teen 2 due to go for study abroad but Dad refuses to pay course fees until apology given.

Teen 2 refuses to apologise, Dad believes he has nothing to apologise for but teen 2 says, was scared, which prompted punch and drink throw. Teen 2 wants apology from Dad first before Teen 2 will apologise.

I've tried to talk to all parties but no-one will apologise. Stalemate. How to resolve - flight, insurance and alot of effort gone in to organising the study trip now in jeopardy over stubborness on all sides.

I personally would have ignored the original rude word if said to me and none of this wouldve happened with just me there with teens.

How to resolve this?

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stillbroody · 03/04/2011 23:43

Let them sort it out themselves
fwiw, I didn't understand much of the OP, but got this much from 'how to resolve this'.

Mum2U · 04/04/2011 00:26

Teen 2 not talking to Dad so I am Go-between

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frenchfancy · 04/04/2011 06:37

Pay the course fees yourself.

OliPolly · 04/04/2011 13:39

Dad is right, teens need to respect the dad.

Teen 2 definately has to apologise and you have to encourage this.

Dad shouldn't withdraw fees though, part of his responsibility as a parent

Mum2U · 04/04/2011 14:00

Thanks Frenchfancy but If I could afford the fees, I wouldve paid them by now.

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sowhatshallido · 04/04/2011 14:24

i have teens and dads type situation like this all the time so i can sympathise!!

(will look on for good advice though coz i could do with some too)

Mum2U · 04/04/2011 22:13

It's complete stalemate - Dad is refusing to provide funding to either teen until they apologise. I've tried quoting bible to Teen 2 as Teen 2 is religious. "Honour the father and the mother and turn the other cheek but told "dont quote my religion" and door slammed in my way.

Tried blocking FB but didnt work ie the blocking didnt function.

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