I'm 18 and im not allowed to do anything?

[Anonymous]

So i turned 18 a few days ago Thinking that once you turn 18 you can do what you want no matter what. But i was wrong. My over protective dad doesn't let me do anything! I thought i was legal and could move out or leave the house when i want! Im not allowed outside past 6 if the sun is going down i have to be in the house! I'm going to college and i have to ask permission to go somewhere! I can't even go to a friends house! what do i do? I have dealt wirh this for over 6 years and i need help! Im going to go insane!

[Anonymous]

Parents will always be parents. I, too, have extremely over protective parents, and dream of moving out and doing what I like when I turn 18. But in the back of my mind I know parents will never change and they will forever see you as their precious treasure/baby.
I think what you can do is maybe sit down with your dad, and just slowly explain to him that you have come of age and you'll be more responsible for the things you do, and won't get into trouble as easily. I think your dad is just concerned of your safety because where I live, after 6pm the sky looks like it's midnight.

[LouiePaarthurnax]

If it makes you feel better I'm 22 and my parents still being overprotective too. The can't even going to a friend's house and not allowed outside past 6 sound extreme though. Do you know their reason (s)?

[Asker]

Yeah me dying cuz thats realistic

[BumbleDeev]

Get a job and earn some money, then move out. Problem solved

[6hopeless6]

That is ridiculous, if I couldn't go outside after six I'd probably go insane. Have you tried talking to him about this? Just tell him that he can't control your life and you have to be your own person. He sounds like he is having a really hard time letting go of his daughter but he has to realize that you aren't 13 anymore.

[CourtJester]

Do you have enough, financially, to support yourself? Pay for your own (Housing, car, phone bills, food, etc.)? If no then your dad has every right.

[Asker]

I actually do because i have someone to stay with if i move out and a perfect amont of cash

[Klaatu51]

"Thinking that once you turn 18 you can do what you want no matter what" <--- hahaha dream on.

parents won't change unfortunately... even if you reach 40. ;-)

[Intelligentleman]

If you're 18, you can legally move out. So, if you can move out and afford your own groceries, rent, utilities, insurance, etc, then you can make your own rules.

[806_Biff]

Is your dad paying for your college, car, phone etc? If so just moving out is easier said than done. 6pm is a bit overkill for a curfew.

[Rloco]

Your 18 and can legally move out. find someone who is willing to help you and move out if your that unhappy. otherwise try talking to them.

[KBob93]

If you're employed, save up, even if you don't know anyone, there's roommates advertised in the paper (& Craigslist although that's a bit sketchy).

[hotstuffSRD]

Find a job n leave your house n find a bf and live with him 😊 happy life