Is my dad over-controlling or am i overreacting?

Just a warning that this will probably be pretty long, but I just need some advice.

So I'm 19 years old going on 20 in a little over a month. I just graduated from high school last May because I was put into Kindergarten a year late. I'm not currently in college and I'm still living at home. My parents are divorced and my mom moved out so I live with my dad, and lately he's been acting kind of controlling and I don't know if I'm overreacting or not.

1. I just got my license in December and he was pretty reluctant to teach me how to drive (my mom basically had to do it all), and was even more reluctant about getting me my permit.

2. I had a community college picked out that's about 15-20 minutes away from where I live. I'd have to cross a busy bridge to get there though and so my dad (my mom too, actually) talked me out of going just because they didn't want me to cross a bridge. I ended up not caring about this because I wasn't so sure about the major I wanted, but still. It should've been my choice, and it's not like I wanted to move across the country.

3. He decided to buy me my first car for a graduation present since he bought my brother's first car. I don't think he listed me on the insurance plan or the title or anything, so he basically has control over the car which comes into play in my next point.

4. He wouldn't allow me to get a job during high school because he wanted me to focus on my grades. I've been job hunting for awhile and lately it hasn't been going the best, and a few days ago a pizza place posted that they were hiring. I applied for the cashier/cook position but I thought it would nice to apply for delivery driver also so I'd have a better chance of getting hired.

I asked him if it would be okay and he basically cut me off and said "no! it's too much stop-and-go, they tie the thing to the top of the car, and you'd have to deal with lots of different people" Driving anywhere is stop-and-go and I'd have to deal with lots of different people no matter what job I get. He didn't say anything about how the car is technically his (I'm pretty sure it's completely in his name, but at the same time it MIGHT not be), so I don't think that's the reason.

I tried to calmly reason with him but he just walked off and ignored me and said "just let go of job hunting for awhile, it's not that important." But it really is because all I do is sit at home all day every day and it's starting to make me depressed.

I REALLY need this job though, but I don't want to act like a rebellious teenager and go behind his back. Other places I've applied at wouldn't give me a chance and I'm hoping this place will since I applied early, and I love driving (and pizza) so I thought it would be perfect. Is he being overbearing, and should I just go for it anyway? I don't know what to do :/

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  • thegypsysailor

    I can't figure out if you are a guy or gal.
    If a girl, I agree that pizza delivery is not a good gig for you.
    If you are a guy, your dad seems way too controlling. But the bridge thing is weird and some of the other stuff seems all out of proportion to your age, unless you have some sort of mental or physical handicap you didn't mention.
    If not, I'd find a job that I could get to via public transportation, save enough to get my own car and then work toward getting out of that house. Fuck dad's 'gift' car and get independent ASAP.

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  • Sounds like he thinks youre incompetent, but youre an adult now so do whatever the fuck you want.

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  • I'm a girl for the people asking. So yeah, I can understand why he'd think it's a little risky, but I live in a pretty decent area so I thought I would be fine. From what I've read in the newspaper the local Dairy Queens and gas stations would actually be more dangerous.

    And I did manage to talk to him again about it and he actually started to ease up a little, but he still wouldn't be happy about it haha. If the place ends up wanting to hire me I think I might just take it anyway because I don't want to miss out on a job opportunity, especially with the luck I've been having.

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  • Anonymous200

    He sounds controlling.

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  • Arm0se

    Soooooo do I vote normal or not normal... I'm confused on what means what.

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    • Normal if you don't think he's too controlling, not normal if you think he is. Sorry about that, forgot to add that at the end.

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  • (s)aint

    he's too controlling. Take that job unless he can provide you with another one. If you get a job, you take it unless it's something YOU don't want.
    Sure, it might not be the most fun job but it gets you out of the house and you will earn some money.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    Nowhere can i see if you are boy or girl?

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  • pixie44

    Maybe he's just lonely and he wants you around because your mom is gone now and he has no one else.
    Also delivery people around my area don't make that much. You only get like $20 for gas a week, and some places you have to buy your own gas. Some people may or may not tip you and you still have to clean & work as a cashier at the place. Also your right its not YOUR car. It is your dads and I don't think he feels comfortable with you driving yet. Especially when you will be constantly driving. Not to mention by yourself, going to strangers houses. He's probably worried something might happen. And you have a greater chance of getting in an accident.

    Honestly for your first job I'd start off with something more easier. I know grocery stores are usually hiring a lot. Try working as a cashier or waitress or something.

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    • thegypsysailor

      "More easier" nice one!

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      • pixie44

        Sorry I didn't mean it like that lmao
        A job that's easier on her /him. Where (s)he doesn't have to drive around and stuff.**

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