food. It sounds silly but if I have food out or around S will usually hang out and eat that with me. I let him drive the conversation which means we talk about zombie apocalypses, I've seen way more Family Guy, Futurama, South Park, and Big Bang than I need to ever in my life...but I know he'll stay in the room with me.
The same can work for girls. I remember one summer my dad found all these old movies from the 60s cheesy teen flicks with Frankie and Annette. I don't know why but I loved them and I will never forget that summer watching those with my dad. I was 13 at the time.
I also really bonded with my dad when he taught me to drive. Mom was too high strung. We had good talks driving together after school.
