Tony - I don't think there is much you can say to change your father's attitude. What may help the situation however, is you can start by being more of a participant in the home. When you see gas bill, offer him $10 or $20 to help out. When he buys groceries, offer to pay for the toilet paper, paper towels, or just buy them and put them in the usual place, etc., whatever you can afford to purchase at that time. If he has a favorite diner, take him to lunch occasionally (about once a month if you can). If something is wearing out in the house, cabinet knobs/handles/hinges, take the time to find out how to fix it do it - he will notice and it's inexpensive. Clean the oven or he refrigerator or the pantry. Mop the kitchen floor. If he has a favorite movie genre, get tickets for you and him when you know he'll be able to go. Movies are not as expensive as a lot of people let on. The "$6 seats are just as good as the $11 and $18 seats during the week. Little acts grow and eventually, he will ease up on his harsh feelings about your situation. Good Luck!