Conversation with Dad

I wouldn't say Dad is lazy, but when he was a young man, his mother had to tell him to "put that book down and get a job." She had to threaten to throw him out of the house if he didn't do something besides sit around and read. He's been like that ever since. Ok, I would say he is lazy.
Today:
"I'm barely alive, that is what I am."

My response--You don't have to be. Get out of your chair and DO something, and you'll be more alive.

I guess the child really does become the parent.