I've become estranged from my dad now?

2017-10-21 8:37 pm
I'm living with my parents. Growing up, my dad was funny and supportive for me.

Then around 2014, he changed. He never spoke to me anymore or acknowledged me. The only times he acknowledged was to call me names like "moron" or "ignorant".

In fact around 2016, he started shouting at me angrily and scolding me if I was a bit slow on doing a task. He never did that to me before.

If I started conversations with mum, my dad would listen and sigh heavily in annoyance. Also if he was sitting in the lounge and I came in, he would turn his head away from me like he didn't want to look at me. As I leave, he returned to his original position.

I really don't know what's come over him? I haven't done anything sinful or dishonest to the family?

Maybe because he's in his late 60s and he's just become a bitter old man? Sounds harsh but that's the only reason I can think up.

回答 (4)

2017-10-21 8:46 pm
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It sounds like depression. I don't know what a child can do to make his/her father see he needs help, but maybe you could bring the subject up with your mom. He might benefit from antidepressants. At the very least, he should see a doctor about this odd change in behavior.

I'm in my late 60s and I don't think people think of me as a "bitter old man". I bet this is something else.
2017-10-22 4:22 am
maybe hes got some kind of dementia and that might be why hes acting so weird
2017-10-21 11:14 pm
Sorry this is happening, but random strangers online can't even guess at this. It could be anything from depression (is he retired?) to boredom to problems in his marriage to health issues, etc etc. Also, late 60s' isn't as old as you think! He should still be having fun and enjoying life.

There's only 2 people who can help here, and it's your mom and dad. You're the best person to know which would be best to talk to. Also, you don't give your age, but if you're still living at home, this might be an indication it's time to move on. It doesn't sound like a fun like or a fun household, and there are all sorts of ways you can get an apt or a room in a group home and still be there for your parents.

I mention this because some parents instill a sense of guilt in their kids about leaving, especially only kids or youngest ones. This is never fair. I love my parents dearly, but I always knew I didn't owe them my future. That's because they were the ones who made it clear to me.
2017-10-21 8:47 pm
focus on your future and studies, dont consume yourself with secondary matters. become successful and then raise your kids avoiding the mistakes of your father. best advice from me.

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