My parents are going away. I want to go away, too?

Question

So next month, both my parents are going to Glasgow on business. Next week, my mom is going to San Diego (also on business.) I think my mom felt a bit guilty about leaving me behind in September, so she asked me if I wanted to come with her to San Diego. Obviously, I said yes. I've only left the state twice and I've been itching to get the **** out.

The only problem is my dad. He doesn't want me to go. I don't know why. I have a slight hunch that it might be because he doesn't want to be left by himself. The three of us are really close. The thing is, I don't want to be left alone when they go to London, either! I'm eighteen years old and I think it's a little bit selfish of my dad to make me stay here just because he's going to be worried and alone. Still, I would never go if he really didn't want me to.

I can talk to him if I need to, but I really just want any opinions: is he right in wanting me to stay? Oh, and I know I'm 18 and technically an "adult" now, but we're a close family and we'll be traveling together for a long time, so that's a nonissue. :)

Answer 1

if you want to go to san diego and experience a new city, then do it.... your father can fend for himself... he's a grown up, and will survive.

Answer 2

Why don't you ask your dad for his reasons?  If his reason really is that selfish "I don't want to be alone" thing, why doesn't he come along too?  Or he can just suck it up and realize that he needs to allow you to have a little fun too.  If he really has a problem with you going to San Diego and leaving him, why doesn't he offer a compromise, you don't go to San Diego with your mom and in return he lets you come with them for their trip to Glasgow?  That way both of you get what you want.