Posted on 07/31/2013 10:59:50 AM PDT by TangledUpInBlue
This is most definitely a current event. My son was just picked up today for his first 2 hour driving lesson. I can't believe it's come to this. :)
I'm sitting here at work and I feel a tremendous - I don't know what. This is almost surreal.
This is very nice, thank you!
You’ll get through it.
I got through my first two, only got one more to go.
Niether of the older kids were allowed to drive family cars. They were allocated my old work cars for driving. While having around 200K miles they had good bodies and little wear on the inside.
Both kids were told “The worst kind of ride beats the best kind of walking. You don’t like the car feel free to buy your own.” One traded up after collage and the other is still driving the hand me down a yeat after college.
Start drinking. Heavily. It’s all downhill from here...
LOL! *SMIRK*
We’re you in my class????
(Just kidding)
Yes, this is actually state law here now, but having gone through what I did when I learned (my sister teaching me and laughing hysterically while I was stuck trying to shift in the middle of an intersection) I would have done it anyway.
You’re not paralyzed with FEAR?
Done and done!
This post needs a “Like” button...
Only short trips around the town for the first year and then accompany him on the highway/interstate. ALWAYS seatbelt. ALWAYS phone away. ALWAYS radio turned down. ALWAYS.
He’s a good kid, with a good head on his shoulders. And for whatever it’s worth, they learn a lot about the dangers of driving in school. But schools don’t offer “Behind the Wheel” either.
He said to me that he intended to put his phone in his back pocket and sit on it so he couldn’t look at it. I think I’d rather him have it in the back seat or trunk for a while at least.
I know! My son just got his license in Feb.
As you drive with him in the car, impart your tricks of the trade to him, even if he appears to not be listening. I still remember my Dad’s to me. Examples: when the freeway curves, look farther into the distance (to keep in the lane better). Or Always let each pedestrian crossing in front of you time to fall and/or drop their package.
Any little tricks that help you will help him.
Believe in him. Tell him honestly how he is doing when you take him out to drive. Lots of positivity, then a correction. Example: you nailed it the way you looked for the cars on the left! That could save your life one day. Now let’s practice those right turns until you are closer to the curb.
My son is doing very well and will be taking my car to the fair today. But he had an accident (fender bender, his fault) on the freeway his first week out! Scary! That is when he learned, THEY ARE NOT KIDDING when they say to stay back from the car in front of you! It wasn’t fun but he definitely is a careful driver now. And the traffic was bad so there was not much speed involved. But our SUV literally ate the bumper of the little Suzuki. They couldn’t get the Suzuki bumper out of our car’s mouth. Ha ha. Sadly my son had to learn about the increase in insurance after an accident. A lesson Obama never learned or he wouldn’t call Previously Existing Condition Coverage insurance.
Emotionally, also it’s kind of sad that they are becoming adults and aren’t really kids any more. It’s hard to let go. Who are these tall creatures who can go out and get their own snacks, etc? The first year, at least, they are thrilled to go on errands for you, too. Make use of it.
Get a grip and grow up.
What is this 1952? One is not going to find a driving school that teaches on a stick shift/clutch car. Don’t confuse this mom.
In 1965 I got my license on a 61 dodge with push button automatic. I learned standard shift on my own in the late 60s but this is co fusing to a novice and unnecessary in this century unless it is something you wish to do.
That’s a big promise. I hope he can keep it.
He said to me that he intended to put his phone in his back pocket and sit on it so he couldn’t look at it. I think I’d rather him have it in the back seat or trunk for a while at least.
Just tell him not to respond to any sound the phone makes. However, have it within reach in case of emergency. My son was able to call me when he was involved in that accident.
You owe your children both roots and wings. Wings is the more difficult part to deal with, but if you have given them good roots, it makes life a bit easier when they begin to fly. ;>)
We raised a son and a daughter.... I taught each of them how to drive, then God took over. ;>)
My oldest grandson turns 15 next week... now I get to worry all over again.
My kids went through this in the early 80s. Like yours they were good kids.
I remember when I started to have a talk with them about drugs on campus. My daughter who was in the ninth grade took over and told me what was what on campus. Her bottom line was “Dad we know who sells and where to get drugs, we’ve discussed it and neither of us want to nor would we do drugs.”
I guess I was a step behind, but the values we instilled served them well, as they continue to do.
Best wishes!
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