Why is my dad still worried about me going to a Halloween party at 37?

[Anonymous]

My dad doesn’t like that I am going to a Halloween party at 9pm. He asked me what time I’m leaving, but I said about 8:30pm. He thought I was crazy. I’m not going to stay long. I’m probably gonna leave like at 11:30 or something. I don’t care what they say. I’m almost 37 and I’m a grown woman. I can take care of myself. I know I still live with them and I know he he’s very concerned and stuff like that, but I got a ride home. My coworker who is a teacher at a school we work with invited me to her party at her house. She invited me a month ago. Some of my coworkers have only known for three months and I’m just getting to know them. Right now I’m having second thoughts of going, but I already told her I was coming. People act like I can’t take care of myself.

The place is only 7-8 minutes away.

Some may convince me to stay longer, but I’m gonna say no. I know I’m on the autism spectrum and I can be vulnerable but I can take care of myself and I am self aware of my surroundings. I live with him and my older brother.

[HollyK21]

I think after 30+ years of knowing and living with your dad, you should have some indication as to where his head is at. Obviously at your age the best way to make decisions freely without parental advisory or scrutiny is to move out.

[Nikki1989]

Why are you still listening to your dad at your age? You should have freed yourself from those chains 20 years ago.

[Asker]

I have and I’m going

[Dr_Dixon_Cider]

He just knows... had better expectations of daughter.

He does need to accept it though... You're 37 and still going to a Halloween party.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Although you’re thirty seven you’ll always be daddy’s little girl & he will always worry.

[Asker]

I know

[Pedromanx2]

It’s maybe a good time to take off the girl pants into woman’s pants.

[slatyb]

Why do you care what he thinks? Are you still living at home? Why?

[Anonymous]

Because unlike normal times the news is filled with stories about people getting killed for no reason at parties and other events.

[Iron_Man]

He doesn’t want you to get with some crazy drunk trying to get you in bed

[Asker]

That ain’t going to happen. I’m not stupid

[Iron_Man]

Good 👍

[Danny_dan92]

Cause history has repeatedly shown that Halloween parties are were girls get raped and or killed

[832loverboy73]

Maybe he's afraid you'll pick up a 17-year-old lad.

[Abbycado]

Why are you listening to your dad?

[Asker]

I’m not. I told him that I will be okay.

[LotharioENERZY]

he might think you are still 17