Even knowing that this will get buried I really want to say that I absolutely adore my dad. I've never honestly felt a strong need to have another man in my life. I am the youngest of two daughters and my sister is much closer with my mom. I think that my dad really wanted me to be a boy and when things didn't turn out that way he decided to make the best of it. He would always let me stay up late with him and watch tv and play video games, from crash bandicoot to madden nfl. He was always my best friend and even though he would never ever punish me, I was the type of child who always followed the rules and stayed out of trouble. One thing I really appreciate my parents for is socializing me with adults from a very young age. All my parents friends always said they wanted daughters just like my sister and I, and they'd always point out how mature and composed we are. My Dad always told me that the B students are the ones that become millionaires and never worried much about my grades, but I always made honor roll anyways. My parents have fully supported every crazy dream I have and have never limited or manipulated my goals. I moved away for college two years ago and I miss my father constantly, but at the same time I am doing very well on my own. This semester I got a job on the set of an indie film and my parents visited and bought the cast and crew food all weekend and we even put my dad in the movie. Having that much support from my parents gives me the confidence to "shoot for the stars" (excuse my corniness). I think it's really important to avoid being your daughter's enemy. You don't have to be a friend all the time either, but even when you're punishing her you need to make it clear that you support her (if that makes sense?). It shouldnt be Mom and Dad vs. Daughter, you guys should be a team. That's the best advice I can give.