Daddy, Stop Talking!

And Other Things My Kids Want But Won't Be Getting

By: Adam Carolla

Narrated by: Adam Carolla

The comedian, actor, television host, podcast king, and New York Times bestselling author of President Me, Not Taco Bell Material, and In Fifty Years We’ll All Be Chicks now lays down the law on the plight of the modern parent.

Parents, do you often think that if your kids had to grow up the way you did—without iPads, 70-inch flatscreen TVs, American Girl dolls, and wifi in the climate controlled minivan—that they might actually be better off? Do you feel underappreciated or ignored? Do you worry you’re raising a bunch of spoiled softies who will never know how to do anything themselves—because you do everything for them? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need Daddy, Stop Talking.

Adam rips parenthood a new one, telling it straight about what adults must do if they don’t want to have to support their kids forever. Using his own crappy childhood as a cautionary tale, and touting the pitfalls of the kind of helicopter parenting so pervasive today, Daddy, Stop Talking is the only parenting book you should ever read. Here, too, is sage advice to Adam’s own kids—and to future parents—on what matters most: dating; drinking and drugs; buying your first house and car; puberty; and what kind of assholes his kids (and yours) should avoid becoming. Even if his own son and daughter pretty much ignore everything he says, you shouldn’t. And you’re welcome. Again.

Pretty good as always

Adam always delivers an entertaining read with wit and wisdom for the ages. Another good one to add to his collection.

Another Ace-Man sermon that hits the mark

I have been an Adam Carolla fan for years. I've read all his books, and this one doesn't disappoint. Read by Adam himself, this boom mixes his trademarked vitriol, humor, sarcasm, and heart in a way that is both engaging and accessible. Anyone who has listened to anything Carolla knows that he stops at nothing when it comes to pointing out the narcissistic BS that currently plagues our society. Here he continues his crusade by telling tales from his own experience, punctuated by lessons from his own successes and failures. While he keeps the book lighthearted (sarcastic) and witty, it does at times seem to digress to a level that is more depressing and angry than humorous. These are short-lived however, and I spent most of the book laughing my ass off - which is nice since I'm laid up in bed with a blown knee. The book ends on a highly positive note, which he addresses to his children, encouraging them to live life to its fullest, work hard, and to avoid the depression and despair he's spent most of his life fighting. As much as he complains about raising kids ( and the cost) you know he wouldn't trade it for the world.

Ok

If you listen to the podcast, 90% of this are rehashes of things you've heard before. Otherwise, you might find this amusing.

Touching and Leaves Me Wondering

I am familiar with the Adam Carolla style of storytelling so it does not bother me that he had already mentioned some of these stories in previous books. This is probably the most revealing of books, in terms of his feelings for his kids. I almost shed a tear in the message he relayed to them at the end. It did make me wonder if his marriage to Lynette was on the rocks; with all of his preaching of gratitude, he excluded any mention of thanks to her specifically. As a fan of Carolla, I seem to able to tirelessly listen to this guy complain all day long. Love this guy in books, on podcast, and on screen.

Great

Loved it! Love Adam and If you have kids you will enjoy this book. All of his books are great.