text: why does my dad feel the need to mess with things that are fine? he does it with my computer all the time. always tinkering with it. it's how he enjoys himself. he's addicted to his work ethic. just practice accepting him, loving him anyway, and keep a sense of humor about it. "mama's all right, dady's all right, they just seem a little weird. surrender, surrender! but don't give yourself away." cheap trick.