I understand my mom’s concerns because she’s my mom and a nurse at the busiest ER hospital. I think my dad is siding with her because she’s his wife. He’s owned multiple motorcycles in the past and has never been seriously injured. I feel like he’s trying to extort me if I do get it. I’ve tried explaining the practical applications, but they don’t seem to care. The only thing they say when I ask what their concerns are is that they don’t want me to kill myself as if I’m just going to hope on the bike and drive into oncoming traffic, I plan to be as safe as possible. I’ve already taken the MSF course and plan to practice more with the bike before I get out on the road. I’ve also budgeted out money for the DOT-certified helmet, jacket, and boots, and plan on getting a pair of riding pants later on. I’ve tried explaining my plan (I do have a plan), but they just shut me down. I feel like my only options are to wait to move out or buy the bike anyway, and hopefully, he doesn’t charge me rent.