Jennifer Stanton (Melissa Joan Hart ) is a rebellious teen who constantly argues with her parents. She feels that they are overly protective of her and that they are exceedingly strict. Her father William (Daniel Baldwin ) disapproves of her clothes and friends. William's aggressive attitude has a negative impact upon his daughter's relationship with Brad (David Lascher ), the captain of the high school football team. When Jennifer tells Brad that she is unable to attend a concert with him because her father refused to give her permission, Brad decides to break up with her. He feels that William is exerting too much control over the relationship. Although Jennifer is shocked, the fact that Brad chooses to display interest in another girl at school makes her feel even more frustrated.