Am i a demanding father?

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My daughter is a teenager in highschool. I don't think i ask too much from her. What i'm asking her to do for herself is don't drink, don't smoke, don't do drugs, don't have sex, and do well in school. Is that really too much? Other than that i also tell her to be home by 12pm on weekdays and take the keys. On weekends she can be home whenever she wants as long as she takes the keys. All i want from her is A's in school. I only want that from her because that's what's going to benefit her in the future especially when it comes to applying to colleges.

I've told her over and over to refrain from any sexual activity. I told her she doesn't want a baby and the responsibility. I'm NOT going to be taking care of no baby.

My daughter told me today that i want too much from her. Do you really think i want too much from her? I'm going to show her the responses to this question.
 
Please show your daughter this response you got. No, you are not at all a demanding father in a negative sense. A father is someone who holds your hand when everybody in the world leaves you crying. He is like a tree who gives you shelter without asking anything in exchange. A father is like a God, it is difficult to live without him. The things you are asking her to follow are too small, you are definitely a superb father. You are just stopping her from wrong things, every parent wants to protect his babies. I wish I had my father alive.
 
Expecting your daughter to get A's is asking too much from her. But having a 12 curfew is not. Just remember to stay open minded through this because she is going to need somewhere to turn when the peer pressure of all these things is getting too strong. Kids these days are doing all of these things way to early, and alot of the time the parents are to blame for not being there to talk to about it. Good luck!
 
wow ok, i am in highschool also, and my dad is way worse, he doesn't let me go out on any day except for the weekend and if i want to go out with friends he said i have to call him or my mom every hour! my parents always have to check my homework, and if i make a mistake i have to correct it... i also have a lot of chores, and my mom expects me to do my own laundry, etc... AND im not even allowed to go out with guys until im 17!!! ok you seem like a NORMAL dad, and trust me your daughter is lucky that she gets to do the stuff that you already are letting her do
 
Always communicate with your daughter and listen to her feed back also. I think as a father you mean well and are wise about the drinking, smoking and sex. I think you are being fair on the 12pm weekdays and open on the weekends.
The only grey area I see is pushing for straight A's and yes I agree with you wanting her to go to college so be fair with her grades and incourage her to study hard and do the best she can so that she will be accepted in college.
 
Always communicate with your daughter and listen to her feed back also. I think as a father you mean well and are wise about the drinking, smoking and sex. I think you are being fair on the 12pm weekdays and open on the weekends.
The only grey area I see is pushing for straight A's and yes I agree with you wanting her to go to college so be fair with her grades and incourage her to study hard and do the best she can so that she will be accepted in college.
 
I personally do not think your asking too much of her. You just want what's best for her. The getting all A's could be maybe a bit too demanding but aside from that I see nothing wrong. You give her complete freedom on the weekends which some teenagers don't get at all. If anything she should be happy that you care soo much for her well being and future. Then again she is a teenager so she is bound to get angry or frustrated with you from time to time.
 
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