Overprotective dad, help! (17)?

The things you don't want to hear is the truth! But how to cope, you're almost old enough to move out. If you are going to college, try going to a college where you can live on campus. If that is still not an option, just save any and all your money and the first chance you get, move out. But don't take his overbearing and freak out. I've seen many girls go nuts after leaving a sheltered home. The world is a really scary place, and he's scared to death of the things that can happen. At the same time, you need to find a way to communicate with him that he is only pushing you away more than anything. Remind him that he needs to give you some slack. If that still doesn't do any good, as I've said earlier, count down your days to your birthday and get your ducks in a row to move out.