...and I could see eye to eye.

It's difficult to see thing from the same viewpoint as another, especially your father. Many times I have tried to see things from my father's point of view, but he has always been too stubborn to return the favour. As a result, we are usually clashing on many matters.

Seeing eye to eye does not mean giving in, it means trying to see things from the other's point of view. A parent that does not practice that, will find themselves usually at odds with their child.