Dwindling Relationships

So my dad pretty much hates me now for no reason other than I'm taking a semester off before I start college. He thinks I'm falling behind instead of just taking some time to decide what I really want to do. He told me that I'm wandering aimlessly. Is there such a difference in perspective between parent and child that my father thinks I'm going to dramatically affect my future happiness by taking a measly six month break before entering college? Its not like I'm smoking crack on park benches and begging for money, I'm getting to know my family in New England and trying to save money. I'm starting to realize that doing what I want to do will come at the cost of my relationship with my father. I don't know if thats a price I'm willing to pay.