Laura Anyway, if he can move out, he could just cut the belt.
Yes, he could. But what does that do to his relationship with his father? He is 18 1/2, it would be much better if he can keep a good relationship with his dad and get him on board of things. We all need help from our families now and then at that age. If his father won't relent I agree though, the belt must go so he can have a normal life with his girl and her family.