My dad wants me to apply elsewhere... help me!

Alix2012
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:33:50 +0000

@R12468: Actually, I suggested compromising with parents in every post, including my first post where I specifically said, “If they’re paying for your college, you do have to compromise”. I mentioned nothing about “independence” or “maturity” - in fact, I emphasized the OP is only 16 and a Junior, and it is very premature for her or her father to be worrying about PhD or MD programs and the like.

I mentioned nothing of ultimatums or declaring one’s independence - I’m assuming you didn’t bother reading my posts at all, but were simply upset and looking to ramble about your own family issues. I quite honestly don’t care what your niece or daughter do.
No reason to be condescending and toss phrases like “too much for a child like you to accept” when you don’t know how old I am or how I paid for my education. It seems the other parents on this thread disagree with you as well, so I doubt it’s a matter of age. Your life and decisions are your business, but you’ve taken the simple matter of a hs girl wanting to apply to college and started rambling about finances and job prospects.

@missamericanpie: Ok sorry if I have you mixed up with someone else, but don’t both your parents work at NYU? I’m assuming you wouldn’t have to pay tuition in that case and wouldn’t have to rely as much on parents for college - except for room/board - so it’s weird they would give you such an ultimatum…
Regardless, it’s impressive you went to CC and worked to transfer here anyway.