Dear elves and other wise peoples,

I have a problem. I live in the Shire, at Bag End--you probably know that. I'm one of those Gamgees, the HUGE family and all. Life's fairly ok, but my dad's practically medieval! He's the MAYOR, so of course he has to keep a good public image--ugh. As if he hasn't been reelected enough times! Sheesh, my friend Faramir's dad is the Thain, and lets HIM do just about whatever he wants! I've tried talking to my dad and everything, but he WON'T let me go orc-hunting on Bill. It's just not fair. After all, this is the Fourth Age. I bet if he let me roam around a little, I could probably even discover some entwives somewhere! And I'm not a child anymore--I'm nearly three feet tall! . So tell me, what's with my dad? Any advice? Do you guys go through situations like this? . Not a child, Elanor