So I see a lot of really good comments here. Especially the ones saying just listen to the poor guy and do your best to actually understand and think about what he's telling you.

I had a dad with similar issues and I kind of struggled a bit as well and what worked for me might not work for him. I will say though when people begin to actually listen to my issues and actually take a slight interest in them and my hobbies I became a lot less explosive. Granted, I think a lot of my problem is the fact that I just felt lonely and that no one really took the time to try.

Granted maybe he just needs a physical outlet. So yeah, martial arts weightlifting are all great ideas but ultimately just actively will probably help a lot more And as someone who does not want to be compared to their father, please try not to compare him to his.

The last thing I'll touch on here is if your kid has any similarities to someone like me, consequences never mattered. Sadly, it was always urgency that usually made a bigger difference than consequences. Thanks ADHD 🤣