I don't think anyone here is stating that it would be difficult for you to fly (quite the opposite actually) it is more a matter of safety. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a plane and engine. Although rare I have heard stories of these planes killing people. At the very least they can give you cuts and burns that require major medical attention. If your father is not going to actively participate with you then you are in effect asking the other members of the club to be responsible for you. I personally don't know if this is something I would be comfortable with. For that matter there are times I am not comfortable being too near the adults at my field when they are flying. I expect a lot of them feel the same about me as well