I have not talked to my dad about it at all, no matter what his opinion is, he will back-up my mom. When I began night riding, my mom was totally against it, but I left anyway. I got home after an hour long ride and was instantly yelled at. I think your strategy to begin rides at 8 in the morning and come home at 8 at night. If I do that day after day...what can she say? At some point during the summer, I might go to a local campground or something and hope for the best when I arrive home again.