Little did I know there would be another uprising.
As I made my leave of the house, the daughter decided to see me off; she’s a friend of mine. The father was in the parlour when she came out of the bedroom.
Unfortunately, I thought it would be a normal passage, but the father took one glance at her outfit and demanded where she got the blouse she was clad in.
My friend, shocked at first, finally replied she’d bought it on her way from work two days ago.
The father was enraged, saying it was unbecoming of her not to show him the outfit before she put it in.
I tried to make myself unnoticeable as possible. If I could have slipped off without anyone noticing, I would have.
I just had to endure another heated discussion, where the father categorically informed his daughter that even though she was now a graduate; presently working; as long as she still stayed under his roof, she was still accountable to him, even down to every piece of clothing she bought.
My mouth opened into a big O. And I thought, LIKE SERIOUSLY? A matured girl like that still had to show her outfits to her father for approval?
Or do you think I’m over-exaggerating in my thoughts. Because I think this is just absolutely over the top.
You are not exaggerating my dear. It's way overboard of the father to behave in such a manner in this era we are in. That means he would have a calendar to monitor her menstral cycle. (Just saying)
ReplyDeleteOkay that's ewwww if he is monitoring her menstruation
DeleteParents and their ways. It may look strange but her father has not gotten out of the euphoria that his daughter is no longer a baby.
ReplyDeleteI just wonder what will happen when she introduces a fiance😃😃
DeleteYou're not I think the father is too protective. At least he should be happy the daughter is a graduate now and she trying to get something's for herself without burdening the father or parent
ReplyDeleteI think he doesn't understand that perspective yet
DeleteThat's extreme. My Dad has an opinion of course simply by saying "Don't you think it's too short", i would just smile and 'toast' him small. This does not mean i would be extreme in dressing. But as Long as the Lady knows what is right and is balanced in dressing , there should not be a problem. Like i say, we need to learn balance.
ReplyDeleteBalance is the key, Bolu
DeleteIts too beyond normal naah
ReplyDeleteAbi
DeleteThis has gotten to the extreme. Even if a parent has to take good care of their children doesn't mean they must supervise all steps they take in life. It isn't ideal for a parent to demand that the children especially those above 17 have to show him or her whatever they buy before they would be able to use them, they can only shun them about indecency and not supervising their private life.
ReplyDeleteAlright. I think we are on the same track
DeleteGraduates are still children to their parents, but they should be allow to enjoy self determination and choice
ReplyDeleteNice
DeleteI believe there are certain rules you might have to follow when you live with your parents, but this doesn't come close. The sooner the person gets it established that she is an adult, the better. It's onky what you allow that continues
ReplyDeleteHow does she establish that fact to such a domineering parent ?
DeleteI'm not sure about this clothes stuff but if it were me, I'll just keep buying and wearing my clothes without seeking anyones approval. If my dad asks I'll casually let him know I gotit for me. He'll get tired.
DeleteMoreover I personally remind my parents by saying the words *I'm an adult* trust me, they need to hear it sometimes. I also shifted from asking permission to merely informing them.
My 2 cents
Appreciate the pointers
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