What Is The Antidote To Your Teenager Making The Comment "I'm Not Proud Of You?"

A man was going through a difficult time and his daughter remarked to the gentleman that she "wasn't proud of him."  What does a father say to this experience?  Is the only and "normal" respond sadness and despair?  Or, is there another approach he can take to the relationship?

And, what does a parent - child relationship need to buffer against the ups and downs of life, the highlights and lowlights of life?  Unconditional Love is the answer.  And, it starts with the parents.