Teens are
excited to drive when they first receive their license. They want to meet up
with friends and hang out until you text and say, “It’s time to come home.” And
the minute you ask your teen to run an errand for you, his disposition changes.
A chorus of
moans and groans begin…
“I’m tired.
I had school all day AND I worked out.”
“You want me
to do my homework don’t you?”
The other
day I asked my son to take his brother to the airport. The next day he had to
meet his dad at 10pm to complete an errand. My son said, “I’m turning in my car
keys.”
I ignored
his comedic comment and gave him yet another assignment the following day. “Meet
your Uncle Norm to pick up Granny.”
His shoulders
slumped and exhaled loudly as he said, “I feel like an Uber driver except without
the pay.”
My son’s
excitement to drive everywhere had waned. He still likes to be able to drive
where he wants to go. However, he has learned to put into perspective based on
his available resources (money, time, etc.).
What has
been your experience with a teen driver?
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