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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has he always been that immature?

[b]Is the only way he “connects” with the young kids is via bad humor or put downs. 
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If so, not good. Undeveloped brain. [/quote]

This.

My husband is like this to an extent. Thinks he's a big joker with the slightly inappropriate jokes. When the kids were little, it was a bonding thing, silly and usually cute. It's not now that they are teens and the jokes are less appropriate. It's not at my expense though.

I think there's a couple of options. One is to talk to him afterwards every time and tell him it's an issue, not you're not uptight, it's not ok/hurts your feelings. If that doesn't work, then another is to brightly say, "Sounds like Daddy has some great ideas for dinner for the next week. I look forward to taking a break from cooking." And then do it. Be pleasant but direct with him. Tell him that talking to him about it didn't work so you are trying something new. Every time someone asks about dinner, direct to him. This would make my husband furious but it would also be effective.[/quote]

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