[header] How to stop fighting with your father [title] Choose a good time to talk. [step] You and your dad might be fighting because you both choose bad times to have serious discussions. Avoid hitting him with heavy topics as soon as he gets in from work, as he may want some downtime. 
Opt instead for right after dinner when he is not busy or on the weekend. [substeps] If he wants to talk to you about something when you are stressed, ask him politely if you can talk in a few minutes instead.