Who would be right in this situation, if i called the cops?
I bought a laptop, entirely in my own money. I have a job. My dad was threating to take it away, as punishment. I am eighteen but i still live in his house.
Is it wrong for him to take it even if it is in his house? or is that stealing?
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You live in his house, you follow his rules.
Sorry, but as your father, he has the right to discipline you -- and you have the right to move out and live on your own. He did not threaten to sell it, or break it, and I am assuming that if you moved out, he would return it to you.
IF you had a legal agreement that you were renting your room and stating that he could not enter said room, however, that would be different. But not likely that you have that.
It is time to grow up. If you are crying about daddy punishing you by taking away your laptop, then you areacting like a spoiled child and not acting like a responsible adult. Take the punishment that was meted out. Correct your actions, and earn the rights to your laptop again.
Are you paying him rent? If you are, then you're a tenant and no he can't.
His house, his rules. When you pay for food, water, electricity. insurance in your own house your rules.
If you are 18 then you shouldn't be doing things to get punished.
I cannot believe all this crap people are posting. He said he is 18! I bet he couldn't have bought that laptop if his dad wasn't supporting him.
Sorry I flew off the handle. It is just that there are men dying in Iraq the same age as you. You sound like a ungrateful child.
i dont think it would be considered stealing but it isnt correct...not something u would really call the cops for but hes totally in the wrong..what you bought is yours and now that your eighteen he cant do much
Stealing. It was your own money, whether its his house or not.
I would consider it theft. You are legally an adult so if your dad is taking it he can be arrested for theft. Now would be the time to move out on your own if you can. If the police decide not to charge him, you might need to be prepared for the consequences as he does not sound like a very nice person.
Depends on why he feels you deserve punishment.
If you were going to sites online that he didn't approve of, I might agree with him.
If you were doing something else, something that has nothing to do with your computer, then I wouldn't agree with him.
But where the cops are concerned, I really don't know who they'll side with.
I personally think it is stealing, but the law may say it is a domestic dispute and not get involved unless it involves bodily injury. Some people may say whoever owns the house rules, but to me stealing is outside the rules. If you are not toeing the mark, then discipline is justified, not stealing.
You're 18, get out of his house and never go back. Say "see ya, old man" and walk.
You're old enough to join the military without permission, or get a job and support yourself.
Easy? No. Worth it? You bet.
It is THEIR house, THEIR rules. Doesn't matter how old you are. If you are going to continue to live there, then you will be subject to the rules..
You do have a choice; get a job, get an apartment and move out.
No he can not call the cops. (at your own risk)
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