How can i get my dad to stop being so strict and protective?

[Savy]

I can relate so much to this! I'm 17, but don't even have my g1...try to casually talk to one parent. For me, its my mom. Ask how work is, and just mention stuff that happening in your life, like, "ya, john went to the mall to get his presents this year..." then they won't think much about it. I used "ya, all my friends are driving. In fact, I got a ride once..." then my mom grew silent and set up when I'm going to write my g1 test. Because she trusts me more than my friends...
But that's just an example. Basically, casually add what you want in your conversations. If you feel that your not getting life lessons, then say to them, indirectly that you feel socially unprepared for college. So what I'm saying is, let them come to the conclusion that you need more experience. That way they will feel that they made the decision and not their niéve teenager.
Trust me, I can relate to you, I don't have any social media, but so far my strategies have been breaking down the barriers between my parents and there strict ways. And they expect me to go to a university 17 hours away...
I think if you try these strategies, the walls will slowly but surely come down.
Good luck!