for me, the real concern is why you need the attention in the first place. If you are looking for someone to help you understand what you're going through, and your friends are not doing that, I recommend talking to a professional of some kind or an adult. If your friends view you as sort of a father figure perhaps that's because you're more mature, and therefore, need someone mature understand your feelings. I find that when I'm really stuck, and I feel like no one is listening to me, I write stuff down and that helps. If you need another mature person to share your feelings with, my doors are open. Come on by anytime. I feel you.