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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Teen’s driving puts mom on edge
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
My 16 year-old-daughter has been driving since February and so far so good. In the few times I’ve driven with her since she has gotten her license she appears to be a conscientious driver. I also know she may be showing some “good behavior” just to impress me.
But let’s face it, whether us parents like it or not, we do have to cut the cord. Am I comfortable with her driving home from her job at 10 p.m. on a Friday night? Absolutely not! But it’s my problem not hers. In the meantime, I’m trying to figure out an answer to her next request which is: When can I drive to downtown Atlanta for a concert at night?
In my mind I’m thinking “Never” but of course I’m going to have to deal with this one too. Like so many families, we live in the suburbs and downtown, especially from Fayette County seems like it’s so far away, when it actually isn’t.
But when I take the time and think about how long does she have to drive before I’m comfort able with her going downtown, I think a good year of driving should do it. I also think we should take some practice runs downtown, maybe on a twice monthly basis, on Sundays, to get some practice.
No matter where you live in the suburbs, parents of driving-teens, will probably have to face this dilemma.
Please share your advice and wisdom regarding when I should allow my teenager to drive downtown.
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