Sorry it's going crazy there, Lofty. I remember coming home from college, my mom was ready for this new, independent me, but my dad was not. We've dealt with the same things in this house. Daddy's aren't ready for our girls to grow up. You love her dearly. Don't get so angry you forget that. My dad smacked me once, it was around 16 or so. I truly deserved it. A few years later, I was leaving for college and he said, "I'm sorry I smacked you that one time." I had completely forgotten. It weighed on him for years. Just love her through this stage as you have all of the rest. I have faith in you.