((((((((lexi))))))))))) i would say that your father has determined that it's time for you to begin growing up from what you've explained. as parents, we have to decide when it's time for the "next step" for ourselves and our children. i think your father has decided that it's time he helped you to become more independent.

embrace that, sweetie. indepence can be an awesome and freeing experience in so many ways. i know it's scary, but it sounds like it's going to be happening for you...to a degree.

he sounds like he's doing it slowly and helping you along the way.

gl, hon.

kd