| Dear Carolyn: My husband and I have three teens. The teens are great kids who are very funny, and they spend a lot of time making fun of one another, me, my husband, our pets, themselves, etc. I think of it as their love language and dinner is frequently interrupted with uproarious laughter. It’s never mean-spirited and, on the very rare occasion that they go too far, they apologize immediately. My husband suddenly feels like he is the butt of their jokes and they are treating him with “disdain.” I tried to ask him if something specific happened recently or if he’s felt like this for a while. He said I’m the “fun” parent and implied I’m turning the kids against him in some way. This could not be further from the truth. I am the disciplinarian and the one who ensures that the kids follow through on their responsibilities. They make fun of themselves and me as much or more than their dad. When they have complained about their dad (mainly about his politics), I encourage them to talk with him and remind them of how much he loves and supports him … | 
