Stay Cool When Your Daughter Begins Dating
/ theguysmanual Grape-Nuts and ESPN's Kenny Mayne help you combat the stress of meeting your daughter's first boyfriend in this episode of The Guy's Manual.
HOST KENNY MAYNE
Sooner or later, preferably later, your little girl will want to enter the dating world. Our friend Robert faces that challenge now. Robert, though it seems the most appropriate tip would be, "Lock Her In Her Room For Ten Years", fact is, she'll be dating eventually with or without your permission. These little nuggets of wisdom will prepare you for that fateful day.
TIFFANY
...But I thought AJ was with
CJ...Omygod what should I wear?
HOST KENNY MAYNE
Knowledge is power, friend. The more of it you have, the less likely your daughter plays mini golf with the Boston Strangler.
TIFFANY
Okay, bye-eeeee.
ROBERT
So, when do I get to meet this AJ?
HOST KENNY MAYNE
Which reminds me of a little side
rule. There's a chance, upon meeting this gentleman suitor, you'll discover
something that immediately disqualifies him from the running.
AJ
Nice crib, playa. Sometimes I dream I have claws. I sure do like apple pie. And abstinence, too!
HOST KENNY MAYNE
If your gut cries foul, don't be afraid to suspend the date. But even if Mr. Steal Your Precious Flower makes it past the threshold, don't forget to set some ground rules when you meet him...
Assess the kid's game plan. Where will they go? Who will they be with? Will they be fraternizing with gypsies? Hoboes? If his answers seem sound, lay down that curfew, set your watch, and set them free. Now comes the hard part. Robert, stop! No hiding in the
bushes, no sophisticated tracking
chip, best just to find something
productive to pass the time until
your little sparrow flies home... Keeping busy will help you keep
your sanity and earn her respect.
TIFFANY
Thanks for being cool, Dad.
ROBERT
Report?
SHAWN
Ice cream. Pizza. Minimal physical contact. I have some notes.
HOST KENNY MAYNE
Way to outsource, Rob. Until next time, enjoy being a man who gets the tough things done.
