socraticmeathead
118398
2022
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I have no musical talent, but I take guitar lessons with my 13 year old. He loves being better than his dad and teases me for how slow a learner I am.
But for the last two years, I've had an excuse to spend 30 minutes every day with him picking, noodling, performing random acts of violence against various scales, and talking.
Wouldn't trade it for the world.
EDIT: Thank you everyone for your words of support and advice. This is something I'd recommend to any parent: Let your kids see you suck; let them see that even you have to practice and work hard to get better.
tinyfootprints
My dad was a metalworker. He made all kinds of things for me but never spent time with me. I'd rather have had the time than the things.
bandanasforscale
You’re a good dad!
caldella
MonkeyBreathPukeFaceEaterofTurtleSlime
I used to do that to my father with the drums. He HATED it.
allihearisnoise
2 years of 30 minutes a day. I bet you're alot better than you think. +1 for top dadding and learning!
toysoldier0000
I am a terrible pianist but my son is already starting to be interested, I can't wait to see him surpass me!
CitrusMaximus
You're awesome
Froggie243
Well you're the betterGotten! Of the two of you, so there! Gottem!
DurendaI
Have you considered jumper cables? /S
ThisGuyPostingThings
Make sure to teach him "Cat's in the Cradle" when you can.
Seamas71
I was going to suggest learn "Cat's in the Cradle" on his own and then surprise his son with it.
reddogg9877
Haha got eem
krslvsasuka101
I had a similar experience doing taekwondo with my son. I'm out of shape and uncoordinated but it was a great bonding experience.
terajack2048
I got teased for living in a Minecraft dirt hole in the ground. , started playing with my kids to bond as well
chingadamadrex
You’re doing it right.
whatwhomenoooo
That’s so beautiful to read.
regbarclay
Learn how to play “old man” by Neil Young. I think that would be ironic.
DamascusFire
The teasing is pretty good for his confidence too. This is good dad work, you seem like a good dad
WhenGodhandsyoulemonsyoufindanewgod
Dadding like a pro
thermodaemonics
Excellent dad work!
Fenrix
I've had my guitar 23 years. Can't play it for shit. I'm holding onto it now so my son has a chance to learn and be better than his old man.
Fenrix
Or my daughter, got that matter. Same goes for the 13 year old violin.... And the 8 year old bass... I collect instruments...?
AngryRogueMage
IlluminaBlade
Did you try to cover up a different meme?
sops84
And the Dad of the Year Award goes to…
darthstormer
Well that's just downright wholesome. +1
adeganthm
Seriously. This made me smile.
metalrulercid
Your absolutely nailing it @op time with your son? Encouraging and supportive? You keep that shit up!
MrFancyPanzer
Try learning the money for nothing riff, even as someone who likes finger picking it is difficult to wrap head around.
Datsinginguy
Dad Level 100 Unlocked! Do what they love and you have a key into them. Good on ya @op !
3141592pancake
He'll look back on it probably quite fondly later in his life too for the quality time & fun you had together.
BurlRavenscroft
Sounds like you’re his bass player then
Justzissguy
whitecheddarismyrappername
20 years later with his kid… “god, my dad was a terrible guitarist, why did he ever… ohhhhhh!”
ModernDayBabaYaga
Yup
Freak0zoid
One can only hope so.
thermodaemonics
At some level he'll just know that dad loves him and valued being with him. Understanding how will only be important as he becomes a dad.
doodlydoofus
"Cats in the cradle...."
theoriginalgiga
I used to think that song was lame because the melody sucked, but now I appreciate the hell outa it.
PaytonFrost
It was probably 27 years before my dad admitted I was better than him at something, and even then, it was cautiously said.
Marsmallowmancer
Yeah, eventually he'll figure it out and it'll be a guy punch
aap71
gut punch, but yeah
Titty5prinkles
I'm already a bad guitarist, looking to adopt.
smokeyfantastico
Just have to hand him his ass in something you're good in. Like Mario kart, fixing stuff or banging his mom's sister
Extrasauceplease
And swinging jumper cables
SinStar87
ngl, first read it expected red to be "fucked his mom last night."