help, my father treats me like a little kid and i dont know what to do?

Question

..i dont understand, im fully 18 years old and he still treats me like im 10. im very mature, but still. he never gives me any choice and always forces me to do things i dont want to. i ask to hang out with my friends but he makes up excuses and says no, wat do i do? i have no freedom help

Answer 1

Hey your 18 move out your an adult be independent. honestly as long as you live with your dad he has the right to boss you around it 's his house his rules. till you get your own place. but maybe you can talk about comparmising some rules and maybe step up to the plate and help out around the house.
after all you choose to live with him but it's not hte only choice.
good luck

Answer 2

Sometimes it's hard for parents to let go a little as the child gets older. You said you are mature, so you also need to be very responsible. That's what shows maturity to us parents. I have two sons who are both 18 yrs old and I told them that they had to earn my trust and they have proven themselves to me. They go out with their friends and tell me when they will be home. Legally they are adults and can do what they want, but they still have to respect the rules at home because they are still living here. Talk to your dad as a mature adult and tell him you need to spread your wings a bit and have some freedom. Tell him you know it doesn't mean you won't make mistakes, but growing up means making some mistakes along the way. It is a learning proccess. Let him know that you have learned alot by his example and you will apply those things to your life. Maybe he just needs to hear that from you, then he may not worry so much. Good luck, Sweetie.

Answer 3

If you are living there, it's his house, his rules. Only two ways around that. Get a job, get some money, and move. Or, start paying rent, buy your own food, gas, pay part of the utility bills, etc. , then you might have more say, because then you would be acting like an adult.

Long Live Jambi

Answer 4

18 and you do NOT know what to do? Easy. Leave now. get a job, rent a room and go to school part time. A no brainer. YOu have the choice and he cannot keep you imprisoned. That would be kidnapping. And at 18, he is a control freak who needs massive therapy.

Answer 5

you will always be daddy's little girl and he is still looking out for you. plus his house his rules he doesn't want to see you come home at all hours of the night and maybe drunk he wants to keep the memories of you as you where when little to see you grow up is hard for him and he doesn't and shouldn't see it. SO move out and visit often/ call. but know he is your dad and dads don't want to know everything that is going on. just that your safe and being safe and that your happy, healthy and care for your self. good luck.. ooo and do talk to him about this he will respect you more for being open and honest and it will show him that you are mature to handle anything that comes your way..

Answer 6

It is true and a great thing that ur father loves and care for u too much.
If u r earning member of ur family and can take care of urself then only u could argue about with ur father, Right now If u r dependent on him u should respect his feelings.......

Answer 7

Tell him you understand that he is trying to keep you save, but you have reached the age that you have to do things on your own and learn by your own mistakes he might come round, ask him to let you go out with your friends at least once a week and work it from there

Answer 8

As long as he is supporting you, he can tell you what to do. If you really want things to change, get a job, an apartment, a car, etc. and move out.

Answer 9

Um, simple answer... you're 18 so move the heck out! Why you still around the house anyway?

Answer 10

Tell him if he wants to treat you like a child then you will act like one. Whine non stop.