1) Nothing good happens past 10pm. Be home.
2) "Yes sir", "No Mam", "Thank you", and "Please" will get you alot further in life.
3) When bullied, fight back.
4) Stand by your convictions.
5) Be nice to cops and do whatever they say no matter what. You might be able to win your case in a court, but never on "his/her turf".
Your dad is a smart man.