I've been real lucky in this department. I have 3 kids that were pretty low maintenance and never got all dramatic on me.
My youngest is a 17 year old girl and we are friends. She's tough, smart and not a drama queen. She makes me samiches when I go fishing or play golf.
Yesterday she toured Missouri S and T and now my wife is realizing that last one is headed out. She gets all quiet and introspective. I watch fishing while jacking around on this site.
Pete