Member Since: June 25, 2012
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Last Update: June 25, 2012
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I'm 19 years old, and I feel as though I'm treated like such a child.
I live with my Dad, and I usually stay at home all day unless it's to go to the YMCA or work but other than that, I can't really go anywhere!
It's summer now, and I'm not in school. I want to wake up in the morning, and take a walk by the lake, and in the park. My father doesn't want me going.
I've gotten into a fight with him over simple things like taking a walk around the block, or going for a run. He gets so suspicious and thinks I'm up to no good.
I'm not a house hermit, and I hate staying inside. I've always been outdoorsy since I was a kid. I love going out, I love adventure, I love exploring.
I want to be able to go outside, take walks, walk in a travel, go take a train to downtown Toronto, or go to those meet up events from those websites.
My Dad won't let me, and he even insists on driving me EVERYWHERE including to the YMCA which is 15 minute walk from my house. I appreciate that he drives me around, but I need my independence and I need my space.
I want my life and I want to live it in a way that makes me happy. I feel like a bird trapped in a cage, quite honestly.
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Um maybe your dad is just protective. Maybe he's just worried. But if you feel like your trapped in a cage, maybe you need to tell him that you want your freedom. I was allowed to go for walks at the age of 12...
But to be honest, if your dad doesn't let you walk around the block, maybe he doesn't trust you. Maybe you've done something in the past. If so, you need to earn his trust, and show him that you can be trusted. But seriously, talk to him. It's not fair for a 19 year old not to be able to walk 15 minutes by herself.
ASK HIM WHY. Tell him that he needs to give you reasons if he expects you to be OK with it. I don't know. good luck... :)
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