Full of emotions! I had the same problem but it was my mother not my father. I rebelled and I ended up getting myself into a lot of trouble. I believe you have to allow your child to have some freedom to make mistakes and learn from them. Sheltering a child makes them rebel or feel as you do miserable. I have always said I will not do that to my son he is only 11 so I hope it's awhile before he starts to date. Good luck with your father. Parents can be very set in their ways I know they think it's for the best. The thing is sometimes it does more damage than good even though they feel they are making these choices for you out of love. Good job writing this poem it showed your true feelings! Take Care! Brooke~