My Dad's hard head

oldman · 07-01-2001, 03:51 AM

Stanger, perhaps I should clarify. . .i wasn't referring to you with the comment about wimmen with loose morals, just the male gender in general and certainly not all inclusive. I just find it ironic that back when I was younger and for generations before that, there were girls you really enjoyed "dating" but wouldn't dare tell your parents about. Double standards for sure. Before anyone accuses me of being archaic, I don't for a minute think that our generation was any more truly moral than today's "generation X". One study I read indicated that there were more teen pregnancies in 1958 than in 1988. THe difference was we hid stuff like that to the point of insanity for some. I'm sure your girlfreind is a wonderful person and I wouldn't for a minute think badly of her having not met her. But when your Dad and I and lots of other old folks, were growing up, a guy flat didn't spend the night in a girl's house, room or yard for that matter and, if it did happen it was one of those top secret things you would die for before you told anyone. Think how brazen you two look in his eyes for a minute. I'm not defending his actions but I can see where he is coming from. Like I said, talk to him. Take your own advice and don't let him build a wall between you. It's easier to knock the bricks loose while it's still fresh.
Old farts are a hard headed bunch but don't give up on him. Good luck

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07-01-2001, 03:51 AM	#8
oldman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Amarillo, Texas, 79107 Posts: 78	Stanger, perhaps I should clarify. . .i wasn't referring to you with the comment about wimmen with loose morals, just the male gender in general and certainly not all inclusive. I just find it ironic that back when I was younger and for generations before that, there were girls you really enjoyed "dating" but wouldn't dare tell your parents about. Double standards for sure. Before anyone accuses me of being archaic, I don't for a minute think that our generation was any more truly moral than today's "generation X". One study I read indicated that there were more teen pregnancies in 1958 than in 1988. THe difference was we hid stuff like that to the point of insanity for some. I'm sure your girlfreind is a wonderful person and I wouldn't for a minute think badly of her having not met her. But when your Dad and I and lots of other old folks, were growing up, a guy flat didn't spend the night in a girl's house, room or yard for that matter and, if it did happen it was one of those top secret things you would die for before you told anyone. Think how brazen you two look in his eyes for a minute. I'm not defending his actions but I can see where he is coming from. Like I said, talk to him. Take your own advice and don't let him build a wall between you. It's easier to knock the bricks loose while it's still fresh. Old farts are a hard headed bunch but don't give up on him. Good luck