Caught him muting his phone when I walk in the room. Asked him if I was boring him. He said 'Dad, you're not boring, you're just... a lot.' I think that's code for 'your jokes are legendary.' I'm taking the W.
This is hilarious. He's got better game than he thinks if he's trying to protect his friends from your material. Have you leaned into it and made worse jokes on purpose?
That's actually kind of funny though. He's actively trying to avoid your humor, which means the jokes are landing hard enough to warrant defense. You're winning.
The muting is brutal but it's also a sign he cares what you say enough to prepare for impact. Could be worse, could be total indifference.
The phone muting got me. That's peak teenager behavior right there. My 10yo is getting to that age where my jokes are becoming embarrassing and I'm here for all of it.
When they start hiding from the jokes you know you're winning as a dad. That's the natural order of things.
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Oh man, the muting is a new level. At least he's not leaving the room. That's still proximity. My kid does the same thing when I start winding up for one.