When my daugher, who is 11, starts "wanting" lots of stuff, I sit her down and share our monthly expenses with her. When she sees what it costs, just to live (food, car payment, house payment, clothing, power bills, water bills, etc, it gives her a dose of reality. I'm assuming this is exactly what your dad is trying to accomplish! I'm impressed with his decision, Audrey. It will make you a much better money manager when you're out on your own!!

Good luck!!