I have three sons. I can't tell you how much I have listened to them talk about their video games. Of course I don't care about the games. I don't even understand what they are saying. But I love my kids, so I listen, and am glad that they are with me and talking about what they enjoy.

My h does get a little annoyed about them going on about something. Maybe a father does feel threatened in some way by his sons. Sometimes, my h will ignore them and just start talking over them, cutting them off. But, no, we never had as much a confrontation as you did.

You dad's a bit of a d*ck. Sorry.

One funny story about WOW, once. My h and I went out to dinner with these wild friends who were swingers (we are not). When we got to the restaurant, we met this other swinging couple. They said to us, "Oh, you are (his character's name's) parents. We play WOW with your (14 year old) son!" I was a little concerned about what the hell my son might be doing in his World of Warcraft.

I hope you and your dad can find some common ground and your relationship improves.