I'm now 18 and haven't ever fought with my father.

My dad when he was my age drank a lot, and my grandfather didn't like it. Needless to say, my dad and my grandfather fought once. Mind you, my grandfather built houses all his life, so his arms were the size of most peoples legs. 3 weeks later, Dad's bruises disappeared and he got the keys to his Torino back.

Now I may be 6 foot 185, and my dad is 5 foot 9, 145, but I know a lot better than to fight with him. I may be bigger, but by all means, he is stronger. And much smarter!

Give your pops time to cool down. If he knows whats best for him and you he will bring you back home.