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Old May 04, 2015, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by purplemystery View Post
Bill3: That's a good question. It's tough to know for sure, but I know that he was made fun of as a child for liking comic books. He probably wants his kids to like the same things because it would sort of validate who he is. And he is also probably looking for a connection and someone to understand him. Maybe he feels like me rejecting the show is like me rejecting a part of him since he loves it so much. Maybe he thinks I couldn't possibly appreciate him if I can't find something to like about his interests.

That is a very probable explanation of why your father is who he is today. I like hankster's idea of finding a compromise show to watch. It is important to be compassionate and accepting but at the end of the day, being true to ourselves serves everyone best.
Thanks for this!
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