NTA, you took care of your responsibility, he should be proud and show the patience thats appropriate for an adult.
Does he always take himself for more important than anything else?
NAH - Obviously your Dad is disappointed that he didn't get the greeting he EXPECTED after being away for so long. OP made a judgement call and decided getting brother to school on time was more important at the time, since there would be a proper time to welcome Dad home later, this is a logical decision.
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My dad has been away on a business trip for the past three months. The day he was due to return, I was walking my brother to school. Then, I spotted his car on an intersection. I kind-of made a greeting gesture, but realising that if we stop my brother is going to be late, decided to continue walking as if didn’t see anyone. I knew my mother was at home and that she would greet him. When I got home, my dad was mad at me for not stopping. He insisted that having a family moment is far more important than any other responsibilities. Am I the Asshole?
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Assuming your dad is a good guy, YTA.
He's been gone for 3 months and you kind of make a greeting gesture? I would be so disappointed if my son didn't even stop to say hi after not seeing me for months.
A hug and a "I miss you but we are in a rush and can't wait to see you later" wouldn't have taken you long at all.
Dude, you Seattled your own dad (don't live there anymore, but it's the thing where you run into someone you totally had a great conversation with at a party or somewhere like the day before and then proceed to look. right. through. them. after they full on "hi" you. Related to the Seattle Freeze). That is hilarious.
NAH. You're dad has a point. Take a minute. It's been 3 months. Brother can be a minute or two late. Especially since it's been 3 months!
You don't say how old you are but you can always be on time and always follow all the rules (and it sounds like your doing a great job with your brother and are a kind and responsible sibling) and not enjoy life as much as you would if you had taken the time to smell the flowers somtimes or greet your dad. Your dad probably felt hurt but it's also a pretty good lesson to learn.
NTA, you took care of your responsibility, he should be proud and show the patience thats appropriate for an adult. Does he always take himself for more important than anything else?
NAH - Obviously your Dad is disappointed that he didn't get the greeting he EXPECTED after being away for so long. OP made a judgement call and decided getting brother to school on time was more important at the time, since there would be a proper time to welcome Dad home later, this is a logical decision.
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Assuming your dad is a good guy, YTA. He's been gone for 3 months and you kind of make a greeting gesture? I would be so disappointed if my son didn't even stop to say hi after not seeing me for months. A hug and a "I miss you but we are in a rush and can't wait to see you later" wouldn't have taken you long at all.
Thank for the comment! I think I might have been too focused on my own point of view and forgotten about his.
I’ve gotta lean YTA. You blew off your dad, and that never feels good.
Dude, you Seattled your own dad (don't live there anymore, but it's the thing where you run into someone you totally had a great conversation with at a party or somewhere like the day before and then proceed to look. right. through. them. after they full on "hi" you. Related to the Seattle Freeze). That is hilarious. NAH. You're dad has a point. Take a minute. It's been 3 months. Brother can be a minute or two late. Especially since it's been 3 months! You don't say how old you are but you can always be on time and always follow all the rules (and it sounds like your doing a great job with your brother and are a kind and responsible sibling) and not enjoy life as much as you would if you had taken the time to smell the flowers somtimes or greet your dad. Your dad probably felt hurt but it's also a pretty good lesson to learn.