Classic Dad Sayings: Pearls of Wisdom and Humor

Money doesn’t grow on trees.

Ask your mother.

Because I said so, that’s why.

You’re not going out dressed like that.

Don’t make me turn this car around.

I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my eyes.

Back in my day…

I’ve told you a million times…

This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you.

You don’t know what hard work is.

Do I look like I’m made of money?

Don’t make me come over there.

Who’s paying the bills in this house?

When I was your age…

You’ve got it so easy.

Go ask your mother.

Just wait until we get home.

I’ll tell you when you’re older.

You’re grounded until you’re thirty!

Close the door, you’re not heating the whole neighborhood.

Pull my finger.

A little dirt never hurt anyone.

That’s how you get a flat tire.

I didn’t get to your age by…

Don’t touch that thermostat.

I’m not asking, I’m telling.

You’re not watching TV all day.

Son, it’s all about character.

Is that a challenge?

What part of ‘no’ do you not understand?

Money doesn’t grow on trees.

When I was your age…

You think I’m made of money?

Not while you’re living under my roof.

Back in my day…

Go ask your mother.

I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my eyes.

You’re grounded till you’re 30!

Don’t make me turn this car around.

Do I look like a bank to you?

I’m not as young as I used to be.

Who’s paying the bills around here?

You’ve got it easy, when I was a kid…

Because I said so, that’s why!

You didn’t know? I thought I told you.

What part of ‘no’ don’t you understand?

Don’t make me come up there.

I’m not just your dad, I’m your friend.

Hard work never killed anyone.

You don’t know how good you have it.

A little hard work never hurt anyone.

I’ve told you a million times.

I’ll give you something to cry about.

Don’t you have a game to play or something?

Son, back in my day we didn’t have…

Forget about it, I’ll do it myself.

Get outside and get some fresh air.

You don’t need money to have fun.

You’re not going out dressed like that.

Whatever you say, you’re always right.

Money doesn’t grow on trees.

This is not a hotel, clean up after yourself!

Back in my day…

Don’t make me turn this car around!

You’re not going out dressed like that, are you?

What part of ‘no’ do you not understand?

You’ve got it made in the shade.

You didn’t beat me. I let you win.

I’m not asleep, I’m just resting my eyes.

Ask your mother.

I’m not just talking to hear my own voice.

Two wrongs don’t make a right.

I’m not lost, I’m exploring.

Son, the world doesn’t owe you anything.

When I was your age…

Are you paying the electric bill with all these lights on?

Because I said so, that’s why.

You’ve got your mother?s sense and my looks, lucky you!

I’m not made of money.

If I?ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times.