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Fallen Angels
February 10th, 2013, 04:16 PM
I'm 16, and I don't have my permit yet. My Dads say it's because he wants to wait until he gets a second car because he doesn't want me to wreck the only car we have. Sucks, because we won't be able to afford a second car for years.

Yesterday, I was talking about how when I do learn to drive I can't wait to go skating, go to the mall, makes friends, ect. And, he said the skating rink wouldn't be a good idea because it's got a rough crowd. So, I said the mall would be a great hangout place for me. He said, he's not comfortable with me being in a crowded area anywhere because I wouldn't be able to defend myself if someone tried to hurt me... he doesn't want me to ever go anywhere without him :confused:

I'm growing up. I want to learn to drive so I can make friends, go off and do my own thing. I try to hint this to him because I don't have the heart to tell him, because it would hurt his feelings. But, I honestly feel that the main reason he won't teach me to drive is because he doesn't want me to go anywhere without him. I honestly, don't think he will teach me to drive until I'm like... 25 ._.

He hates being around people, so we never go anywhere. We're always at the house. He likes it that way. I hate it. I want to be around people my own age. I feel like he's keeping me in this little bubble, cutting me off from the world. He's afraid I'll get hurt. But, I'm not 6 years old anymore. I'm a teenager. I'll be an adult soon. I don't know how to convince him to teach me to drive, and let me go places on my own... :what:

Harley Quinn
February 10th, 2013, 04:44 PM
This is what all dad's do, it's like they hate seeing their daughters grow up. You have to understand that, he's only trying to look out for you. As much as I dislike my dad, I know he doesn't want me to grow up because it mean I won't be 'daddy's little girl' anymore. If you don't tell him how you feel, you'll just make it worse.

Jess
February 10th, 2013, 04:57 PM
Tell him how you feel, how you're almost an adult and you can take care of yourself. Tell him how you appreciate him trying to keep you safe but should stop worrying. Good luck

Dtrain
February 10th, 2013, 05:08 PM
Kinda in the same position as you. Just not as bad... I have yet figured out how to make my parents less strict.