Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 13:25     Subject: Re:"it's not that deep"

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s a nice way of saying “mom you are a nag, I need to own my own sh!t, I want to tell you to shut the f up but I won’t”



Except he doesn't own his own shit. That's the problem. He LOVES for me to solve his problems while complaining that it's not that deep.


If this is you, OP, your son is 17. He needs to start to learn how to own his shit, because he's going to have to own it when he's at college. The best way is to stop solving his problems. Next time he doesn't do what is required, tell him to get off his ass and get it done. It's not that deep.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 12:39     Subject: Re:"it's not that deep"

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s a nice way of saying “mom you are a nag, I need to own my own sh!t, I want to tell you to shut the f up but I won’t”



Except he doesn't own his own shit. That's the problem. He LOVES for me to solve his problems while complaining that it's not that deep.


You keep telling yourself that to justify your nagging.

Just stop.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 12:39     Subject: Re:"it's not that deep"

It doesn't seem like the correct usage of the phrase. My son uses this when I am trying to psychoanalyze him or one of his friends, and why they are not doing what they need to do (I know, I need to try not to do this, as it is not helpful). If you're just telling him to get something done, it doesn't make sense as a response.


It's not that deep.


Ha! PP here and this is a rare occasion where I find a snarky DCUM funny and clever. Have a good day.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 12:37     Subject: "it's not that deep"

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't seem like the correct usage of the phrase. My son uses this when I am trying to psychoanalyze him or one of his friends, and why they are not doing what they need to do (I know, I need to try not to do this, as it is not helpful). If you're just telling him to get something done, it doesn't make sense as a response.


It's not that deep.