Adults: how can i seem so mature to my father?

Question

He's so controlling, and overprotective, its unbelieveable. You think im exaggerating but you have no clue. I'm 17. How can i show him im nearly an adult and not a clueless little girl? i get barly any allowance and i need money to spend money on, yet not allowed to get a job b/c of school. i cant date or go anywhere. My life is basically held back and in the box becuase of him. I'm trapped. plz help. I cry every night.

Answer 1

some parents are just like that.....my mom was the same way...until i moved out at 18...then she started seeing me differently...i guess it's just their way of keeping you safe, and not letting you grow up..

Answer 2

Get over it. You got a year of school left, you'll be able to handle it. It's the way dads are, not going to change.  

Answer 3

All dad's all overprotectve when it comes to girls. He has to let go sooner or later.  he likes it or not.

Edit:  some choices you can do

If you work also been on time or even early

Do all homework right away

Clean up around the house

Answer 4

If he is truly controlling, nothing.

But, if  you are a typical teen...

Do what you say and say what you do...

it is that simple

Answer 5

sit him down and have a deep converstaion eye to eye.. say dad im 17 im in high school soon ill be driving ,, going to college and getting married and if u do not let me experience the real world ill be so far behind in society that i would  have no idea how to live outside the life of a child .. tell him u need to feel and act like an adult ur in hs. this is the perfect time. u need to go out in the world and experience the bad and good.. u need to to survive =)

hope i helped and good luck