Just got called 'the cool dad' by my teenager

Nov 251 min read

I know it's probably because I said he could have his friends over on Saturday but I'm gonna take this W. My 15yo actually wants me around when his friends are here. He didn't kick me out of the living room. I made pizza and he told his friends it was 'pretty good.' I'm riding this high for at least a week lmao

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CClint R.Regularjust now

The fact that he's 15 and still willing to have you in the room says everything about how you've treated him. A lot of dads get shut out completely at this age.

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CCarlos M.New Dad23h ago

This is the phase where just showing up and being cool about it is huge. Don't lean into it too hard or you'll flip back to uncool but you've got a window. Enjoy it.

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TTony L.Regularjust now

Wait, he didn't disappear to his room when his friends showed up? That's the real win here.

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TTyler K.Regular14h ago

"pretty good" from a 15yo is basically a Michelin star lol. Take the W, you earned it.

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