Cardiac arrest is one of the most common reasons for a person to collapse and become unresponsive for no other obvious reason, such as due to a car accident. Providing CPR (if necessary) while waiting for the arrival of paramedics can double or even triple a person's chance of survival in the event of cardiac arrest. Find out if anyone in the immediate vicinity is CPR certified. If the person isn't breathing or has stopped breathing, then the first step is to check his airway. Place one hand on his forehead and the other underneath his jaw. With the forehead hand, slide his head backward and tilt his jaw with the other. Watch for any signs of his chest beginning to rise and fall. Place your ear over his mouth and feel for any breath on your face. If you can easily see something in his airway when you look into his mouth, then try to remove it, but only if the object is loose. If the object is clearly lodged, then do not try to remove it from his throat since you may inadvertently push the object farther down his airway. The reason we check the airway first is that if there is a blockage (or an obstruction, such as often happens in choking victims), and if we can easily remove it, our problem is solved. However, if there is not, check for a pulse and, if there is no pulse (or if you cannot find one and are in doubt), immediately begin chest compressions. Head-tilt chin-lifts should not be done on skull, spine, neck injuries. Instead, use the jaw-thrust method, in which you kneel above the person's head and place your hands on either side of his head. Place your middle and index finger along his jaw bone and gently push it upward so that the jaw is jutting forward, as though he has an underbite. Current CPR standards place the emphasis on chest compressions with a ratio of thirty compressions for every two rescue breaths. Begin chest compressions by: Placing the heel of your hand on the person's breastbone directly between his nipples Placing the heel of your opposite hand over the top of the first Positioning your body mass directly over your positioned hands Compressing hard and fast downward approximately two inches into his chest Allowing his chest to rise completely Repeating to a count of thirty At this point, add in the two rescue breaths if you are trained in CPR. If you are not, continue with compressions and ignore the breaths as they are much less important. You can stop performing CPR as soon as the person shows signs of breathing on his own. Watch for the rise and fall of the person's chest and place your ear near his mouth to check if he's breathing on his own. If the person continues to show no signs of consciousness or breathing on his own, then keep performing CPR at a rate of two rescue breaths to every thirty chest compressions until emergency responders arrive.

Summary: Ask if anyone around knows CPR. Check the person's airway. Perform chest compressions. Check for signs of breathing again (reassess the person for breathing approximately every two minutes). Continue CPR until paramedics arrive.

You and your dad might be fighting because you both choose bad times to have serious discussions. Avoid hitting him with heavy topics as soon as he gets in from work, as he may want some downtime. Opt instead for right after dinner when he is not busy or on the weekend. If he wants to talk to you about something when you are stressed, ask him politely if you can talk in a few minutes instead. Use those few minutes to do something that relaxes you, like taking a shower. Parents appreciate when their kids show signs of maturity like confidence and directness. Let your dad know from the get-go what you need from him. Say "Dad, I want to talk to you about something. I just want you to listen for right now. I don't want advice, I just want someone to talk to." You can also say "There is a field trip coming up with school and it's overnight. Can I talk to you about that? I would really like to go. Please hear me out before you respond." Sometimes, you may not need to make a request of your dad, but instead confess something you did wrong or something that's been bothering you. In these cases, approach him with calmness and humility and with possible solutions. For instance, if you have recently gotten a speeding ticket, say "Dad, I did something bad today and I need to let you know. I was speeding on the way home and got a ticket. But I already talked to my supervisor and he said I can pick up extra shifts every weekend this month to pay for it." Mention to your dad that it bothers you when the two of you fight. Admit the part that you play in the fighting but also ask him what he needs from you. He might be stressed at work only to come home and find the dishes piled high and you playing video games. See if he needs more help at home or more respect in general. You can say "Dad, we've been fighting a lot lately and it really upsets me. I was wondering if there's anything that I can do to prevent this or anything that you need from me?" Let him know what you need from him, too. Say "Dad, I really want our relationship to improve. It's hard for me to come to you sometimes because I know you'll yell at me. Do you think that you could do that less?" You might feel that your dad is very unfair or even cruel to you. Remember that though you cannot control your father, you can control yourself. Even if he yells at you, don't yell back. Don't walk away, interrupt him, or yell. If you have done something wrong, apologize. If not, simply sit calmly until the fight is over. Breathe deeply during this process, in through your nose and out through your mouth. It's okay to show your emotions, but don't let them consume you or cause you to do things you'll regret. Once your father has decided something, honor that. If you do so, he will likely be more likely to trust you in the future. Do try to find ways to compromise, but know that it is his decision in the end. For example, you could say, "I really want to go to the party, but I will respect your decision." You could bargain and ask if he would be willing to let you stay out an hour later on Friday night if you wash his car and mow the lawn. If your father ever tells you to do something that is harmful or illegal, tell someone. Find an adult you trust like a teacher so that they can get you help. In most cases, fathers are only doing what they think is best for their children. When your father makes a decision that you don't agree with, consider his point of view. Even if you don't think he is right, it will help you to be able to understand. For instance, your dad might have you on a 10PM curfew, while your friends are allowed to stay out later. Your dad might be concerned about drunk drivers, drugs, or he may not trust your friends. You could say, "Could you explain your thinking about this so I can better understand and accept your decision?" It may help you find resolution with the issue. Then you might get on a bit better.
Summary: Choose a good time to talk. Communicate what you need. Defuse potentially difficult conversations. Ask him what you can improve on. Remain calm. Respect his decision. Understand his perspective.