When you are younger you have more power over your parents. Like when I was in my early teens, I was able to guilt my mother out of smoking and drinking. If it

When you are younger you have more power over your parents. Like when I was in my early teens, I was able to guilt my mother out of smoking and drinking. If it was today (Now I am 21 and moved out of my house) I believe I would be much less successful. My thoughts, make your father feel like you need him for support.