There are obviously some advantages to having a dysfunctional family. The idea that my parents, circa-1979, would tell me I couldn't do something at age 17/18 is unthinkable. It makes me laugh just thinking of the scene in which they would try. Upside: freedom to tour whenever; Downside: yeah I guess there have been downsides, but then there's the avoidance of this whole "No!" thing.