what are some good reasons I can tell my dad about text messaging?
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it works in areas where service is poor and a phone conversation is not possible because of reception
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i need more details..\nWhat messages?
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text messaging by cellphone
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Oh my gosh, I never, ever, thought I'd say this, but I agree with, with--ahem, I know I can do this, I agree with the hippe!  (man that hurt)\n\nCommunication, simple, honest, with love, is the best way to go.  You may wish to state that you are "concerned" rather than "worried".  You could even stop short of describing your concern.  Just, "Dad, I'm concerned about you, is everything all right?"  Then, LISTEN to what he says.  He may brush it right off.  If he does, leave it at that.  Sometimes it seems people don't hear us, but they do, and given a few days time, or so, he may come back to you with something.
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Other than being informed about the latest news, etc. I love it cause my family is spread all over the world and I can chat with them, send/receive pictures and just keep in touch on a daily basis. I love hearing how my sister's day at school was and how my parents planted flowers in their garden and about my other sister's wedding preparations. If we can't be close to each other physically - we have the next best thing, the internet.
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I like to use Instant messaging instead of the phone. Because it is cheaper and more fun. But sometimes it is also good the hear a person's voice from time to time.
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well i text people a lot because i'm either too shy to talk, I don't want to risk the empt silences, or I just want to say what i need to say and not have a whole conversation about it- just say HI.
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What a Dad the most important information you can give out is your opinion. But Dad have you ever thought about sitting down and having a talk with your daughter? I know it is a hard thing to do. But in the end the discussion is well worth it. Feed her brain with knowledge and trust her. If you raised her right you have no worries. I wish my dad would have talked to me earlier about that. But you know what I would not change my life lessons for the world. The choices we make today are the ones we live with.  The best thing a father could do. Is hug your daughter tell her you love her and arm her with knowledge. Hold you head high Dad you have good intentions.
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Well here's an idea don't act so enwrapped to the relationshiop with him.  HIS DAD JSUT DIED you want to show you like him so show some comapssion towards the expired body.  You want to start talkin to him Start like this:\nHey i heard what happened to your father are you alright?\nHim: yea im getting over it.\nyou: wanna discuss it? \nHim: no i dont\nyou: well you should be at peace before you go on. What was he like? \nthen he'll tell you or cry i dunno \nthis only workd if you dont know his father otherwise itll seem obnoxious.
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The most useful thing I was ever told was from my father... it was "Son, Worry about the things you CAN change... don't worry about  the things you CAN'T"... \nI can't think of any bad advise... both mom and dad usually gave me the best advise there was to give... although... I didn't listen most of the time... :D
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If you do contact him, do it in person, not over the phone.  For something like this, the phone is a little bit too impersonal.   I would first do a little more research on him and find out for sure if he is your father.  You don't want to approach him if you are unsure.  Gather your facts, go to his house and talk to him.  Show him how you found out and show him your proof.  Ask him if he wants to be a part of your life.  If he says yes, then great, if not, then I would just let it go.  Hey, maybe he would want to know and if you don't talk to him both of you might lose out on something special.  I wish you the best of luck.  I hope everything turns out the way you want.\n\nOh, by the way, I just wanted to let you know, I love your little butterfly.  It is so beautiful.
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I say u can forget ur dad, how did u met her? If u both have cells then u can text message her or u go 2 school w/ her then talk 2 her there. And does she work? if so then u can met her up there
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Take small steps, and one at a time. Maybe you could start by getting more information about your dad, like what you're doing now but for a little bit longer. When you feel that you're ready, you may wish to take another step by chatting with him on the phone. Once you're more comfortable, and you think it's the right thing to do, then you arrange to meet up with him?\n\nIt's a delicate issue, and you have to manage them carefully. Remember, your mum might get hurt in the process and you have to ask yourself is that worth it?
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Family counseling, and some alcohol classes for your father. Research those options.
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go to\n-messenger\n-privacy options\n-general\n\neasy && simple
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A friend of my secretary did something VERY funny:\n\nHe was on a train with a man who insisted on speaking very loudly on his cellphone. While on the phone, he spoke with his wife, his daughter, and his internet service provider. So, her friend began writing...first, he wrote down the man's wife's name. Then when he called his daughter, he wrote her name down. Then he called his Internet service provider, and in the course of the conversation, the man (loudly) divulged his name, home address, and screen name.\n\nSo a few days later, the man would have received a post card in the mail that said..."Your name is (blank), your wife's name is (blank), your daughter is (blank), and your AOL screen name is (blank). Next time be considerate of others while talking on your cell phone on the train. Have a nice day.
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Stop text messaging.  Ask him if he'd like to be more involved in more parenting.  If not, time is your best friend and leave it to "what-ever-happens-is-for-a-reason"