Don’t worry, sweetie, sometimes Daddy just gets worked up about the silliest stuff! Yes, I know, he’s pretty upset and he used some mean names, but I promise it’s all fine. Your father just gets ticked off when his son’s acting like a little pussy.
I understand, he was yelling a lot, dear. But he’s not someone you need to be afraid of. I promise. Your father is just in one of his moods, you know, the ‘my son embarrassed himself and is essentially insulting my manhood’ mood.
Maybe if you managed to make that layup in your CYO game, he wouldn’t be so angry. I know there was a defender near you, but he really wasn’t contesting the shot. It’s a rough world out there, and you let your dad down. Of course we all still love you, sweetheart, he just gets worked up from time to time when his son is pathetic.
And we heard about the little fight you got into at school, where Billy really kicked your ass. You just have to keep your head up, these sorts of things are normal for kids your age. Don’t listen to what your father just said, he just get’s like this when his son has utterly failed him. Are the other boys making fun of you too, after you cried from a little punch to the arm? It’s ok, baby, this sort of stuff happens when you’re a total wuss.
Oh no, I’m sorry, love. You’ll grow into yourself, I know you will. Your father it just a little upset right now, and that’s understandable. No, I’m not blaming you, I’m just trying to explain that any dad would get upset when his son essentially tarnishes the family name.
I’m sure this stuff between you guys will pass. It’s just something that comes along when you’re growing up and you constantly let your dad down. I bet it’s probably nothing.
Well, honey, it’s time to stop crying. Your sister’s has a big volleyball game tonight and we all know how proud your dad is of the star athlete in the family.
