<prompt> Human: I am 16 almost 17 years old now and I havent been allowed to hold onto my money since I was age 7 reason being it wasnt that much money ever. I went with my stepfather and got a checking account with a debit card, and as soon as I got home, she took my debit card as well. Does she have authorization to do this I realize underage blah blah but realistically speaking? She says that we need to build up a trust before I let you control your finances she still owes me 200 from what I had saved up when I was little, which she spent on alcohol and refuses to even discuss that she owes me anything and ignores me when I ask about controlling my own finances. Its infuriating, and im wondering if I am just overreacting or if she is slightly psycho, as im the only one of my friends without control over their own money.  <response>: She is wrong. I bet she is broke and stealing your money. What she is doing is total bullshit. Try talking to your stepdad and asking him to do something. 