Hootie-If there wa a little applause icon, would use it now.

I too hope DA will read what you have so honestly and with empathy taken the time to share.

Good post-Good advice!

pbpck. Number one, while I am on the net frequently, I actually do have an outside life. And while this topic was compelling enough for me to respond, it was not compelling enough to put my life on hold to monitor the responses and post back every time someone said something contrary to me.

I did not post simply to be argumentative, I posted my honest opinion. If you think it is insensitive, oh well. I PM'ed DA and we are over it. Why aren't you?

P.S. DeltAlum, I think you have had very valid points throughout this thread. Althought we have disagreed elsewhere, I am in total agreement with you about this one.

P.P.S. Dionysus, I had a full time job as an assistant manager of my local Sam Goody. It paid pretty well and I loved it! That's how I paid my way through being 19.

Wow, how did you get the job of assistant manager at age 19?

I had been working there since 17, so I worked my way up.

DigitalAngel, despite what others have posted on this thread, I don't believe you come across as spoiled... just frustrated with the situation. I feel your pain; my dad is no prize either.

Please, please, sit down with your dad and talk it out. If your neck of the woods is anything like mine, you need a car to go anywhere - there is no public transportation within walking distance. He wants you to get a job and move out? Fine, he has to let you keep your car, at least until you find a job and save up enough for a down payment on your own car (I assume he actually owns this car and is loaning it to you). As for the cell phone, you might want to consider getting one with prepaid minutes.

If you're going to live with your dad, you have to follow his rules - IF they're reasonable - which it doesn't sound like they are.

Take care.