How to pursuade your father to agree with you?

[i]Hi syang, When I was a kid , I always listen to my Dad and follow him since we all know they always want the best for us! My Mother is very reserve when it comes to this, she will go and favor you whatever you want and will not also object to my Dad.. but, when I was in College, my father started to trust me and let me decide for myself, he will give his advice but I have also the right to follow it or not! In your case,just talk to your dad, be open to him, talk to him what you think and feel and for sure, in the long run, he will realize that you are not a baby anymore![/i]

Oh lord do I feel you on this one! My father is a staunch conservative and I am a very liberal feminist! Needless to say, sometimes we disagree. I have stopped trying to persuade my Dad to think like I do, and believe what I believe; its just not gonna happen. What I aim for now is understanding. Try to get your dad to understand where you are coming from, then he might gain perspective on why you do what you do. And never forget its a two way street. Listen to what he has to say, he deserves your respect. And keep a level head. Its easy for me to get offended or angry when I talk to my dad, so i have learned to only talk to him when I'm nice and calm!