Rude, disrespectful, smart-mouthed, bratty kids who back talk are a BIG trigger button for parents!
It seems kids everywhere these days think it's funny and normal to cuss and "diss" others --- and so do some adults.
Not you. You live by the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." You want to be respectful to your children, and expect them to treat you with respect in return.
So it really bothers you when you get disrespectful reactions, smart-alecky attitudes, sassy comments, and non-verbal behavior like rolling eyes and under-the-breath digs.
You aren't alone. Most parents say they would have never talked to their parents this way! If they had, they might have gotten smacked across the face! (Or gotten one of the reactions above!)
Obviously, you don’t want to do what this dad is acting out, but you also don’t like being disrespected. So what are you to do?
The most typical reactions to back talk can actually make matters worse! To nip this behavior in the bud, you need to understand the roots of rudeness and how to prevent and respond to back talk in a way that models respect but is still assertive and sets limits and moral standards.