I'm sorry I want an actual teacher who can explain things that I have trouble with.

Ugh.

Pfft. he sounds like a real gem.

Ah. Ok. So...there's something weenie ass about TAKING A CLASS rather than going it alone?

Ok, look, your Dad is smart. But there are plenty of things he learned - or even failed to learn - in classes.

And so help me, he's a genius at finding ways to handicap people who are trying.

Everyone learns differently. Does this mean he's willing to teach you? Or to be the go-to person when you have a question? If not: PFFT.

The important thing is to learn C++.

If you're really tetchy about it, point out that this provides a paper-trail to prove you learned C++ from a legitimate source.

I have every faith you can and will learn and be good at C++, Grue. Do it your way, the way you need to learn!

He thinks it's pansy-ass to wait until september when there are perfectly good books to crack open here.

I want the resource of the teacher to go to.

Perfectly reasonable, especially with his attitude not exactly engendering a positive teaching environment.

What she said. And you'll get credit for good questions and learning, and your questions will help others learn, too.

Asking questions relating the material you read before the class meeting to the lecture gets the instructor's attention in a good way.

He's doing what he often does: defining "success" to mean what he wants. Now, I'll be honest; if you don't learn or screw up taking classes

I will have a few things to say myself. But I do think you're sane to want to do C++ in a structured environment with plenty of resources.

(Amused) You could consider taking C++ in advance through your Certificate program.

Giving you a head start.

But waiting a couple months till September isn't that awful.

You know your learning style. Don't let him bully you.

Those Dummies books are a great way to get a feel for the questions you might want to ask your teacher, though.

Good idea, Corgi!

And having a C++ for Dummies book around might shut your dad up, too ...?

(As someone who knows her Dad...no. It will simply provide fuel for his sarcasm, starting with "dummies" and moving on from there.)

(He's exceedingly good at conveying one's shortcomings...even when they're imaginary, irrelevant, or very situational)

(I see. Glad you've got your new place, then!)

do what you know is right for you.