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I wouldn't say the relationship between my father and me is physical; it's more along the lines of digital.
If anyone knows me, I am Korean. And we all know what "sport" Koreans are known for: my people are amazing at video games. From what I hear, there is a huge gaming addiction there. It's so bad that Korea had to place a Shutdown law (also known as the Cinderella law) where kids under the age of sixteen are not allowed to play games from midnight to six in the morning. But nonetheless, my dad and I embrace our culture, cry over Kim Yuna's silver medal, and go on the computer to play some games.
He never plays with me but watches me press some keys and get some pentakills. Oddly, during those late nights of gaming with my dad next to me, I realize that this is our father-son quality time. Before anyone starts to judge, I don't see this as weird because my dad is just cool like that. He knows the games I play and is slowly picking up on game lingo. Sometimes, I think he does this to know me more, putting in the time to see what I'm interested in, and this alone shows love.
For me and probably many others, the father-son relationship is subtle. Somehow, there's always a way around verbal love, but I'm glad my dad and I can relate on this one thing.
Your story relates really well to Manning's with everything from the common interests to the unspoken language, and I like how you contrasted it as digital instead of physical. (The Cinderella Law was also interesting, I've never heard of it).
ReplyDeleteI think this is great. It doesn't matter what you and your parents do together, because everyone is different.But the fact that every parent has this unique way of showing love towards their children according to their interests shows the true love parents have for their kids.
ReplyDeleteI share a similar bond with my father. Our relationship is mainly grounded on tacit communication and trust. He trusts that I do well and that my hobbies are in my best interest and in return I do not disappoint him.
ReplyDeleteI like your humor in this post :) Good job relating your relationship with your father to Manning's relationship with his.
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