Driver's License: Adult Child
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Kids Driving Long Distance
Asked by P.W. from San Francisco
on April 10, 2010
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For mothers with kids of driving age: at what age did you let your kids start driving long distances? How on earth did you feel comfortable with it? Tonight, my dau...
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- I didn't drive more than an hour from the house until I went away to collage which was 4 hours away. As a parent, I would not allow my kid to go to a concert out of t...
- Definitely depends on how old they are. My parents let me and my friends drive 6hrs from Atlanta to FL but we were also going to be staying at our summer house but I w...
- I was allowed to drive long distances once I turned 18. I had been driving for 3 years by then. I don't think any sooner than that is necessary. Once I graduated hi...
It's "Driving" Permit time---HELP!!!
Asked by S.G. from Portland
on March 4, 2008
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My daughter is 15 and she is going to get her permit today. she wants to drive home form the DMV, I have had her out on dirt roads and she did just fine but that was 1...
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- Hi S., Well this is a big day in your house. I've taught 3 to drive and have a 16yr old still working on it. First don't listen to what all the other kids are doing. ...
- That is so funny. My daughter just got her permit 3 weeks ago and she is 18! I did not let her drive home from the dmv either. She wants to drive all time but I am sca...
- I have a 17yr step-son and he got his permit when he was 15. Out of his three parents, (me, mom and dad) I was the only one that did not want him to get his permit. ...
Teen Driving Policies
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on June 2, 2009
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Many of my daughter's friends are now driving. She's doing behind-the-wheel training herself. Most importantly, her boyfriend got his license five months ago and he ...
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- My parents set limits about how many people could be in the car as well as set the limits on a friend by friend basis. The general rule in my home growing up was that ...
- L., A good new driver policy is whatever YOU are comfortable with. I only have a 3 1/2 year old son. But my brother was killed in an accident years ago - and it impac...
- Hi L.. You are a very wise mommy. My oldest is 13 and I have already started thinking about how to protect him from his friend's driving skills (lack of) when they a...
18 Year Old Driving Me Nuts! (Long Vent! LOL)
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on January 23, 2012
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my son is driving me crazy! there are ssssoooo many things that I seem to be at the end of my rope with him about and just need to vent.
1.) he doesn't have his d...
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- I agree with below only because you describe a relative of mine that never stopped living at home and still lives on the computer. He has forgotten the enjoyment from...
- I can't help you about I am LOL. I know how you feel but there are days I wish I had those annoying young adults at home. Both mine are away at college and it funny ho...
- 1. The not driving is irksome. But if he just isn't able to pay attention he may not need to drive. Tell him you don't want him to worry about getting a license. You t...
When/how Do You Trust Another Teen Driving Your Teen...?
Asked by P.B. from St. Louis
on May 21, 2008
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Hi,
We live many miles from our extended family. My daughter is 14, her cousins are older, girl cousin 16, boy cousin 18. I have stayed out of parenting discussions...
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- I am terribly overprotective in this regard. My sister was killed by a 16 year old driver. The new driver had gotten her license that day and was taking her aunt and...
- I have a very responsible almost 16 year old. I don't have any reservations about her driving and getting her license, however even at the age of 16 there will be peop...
- We are parents of a 22 and 20 year old....we have been 'where you are' and this is how we handled it. First of all - our own children had to have six months of 'no-i...
Marietta/Kenesaw Driving School Recommendations and Insurance Lowering Options
Asked by L.S. from Atlanta
on June 26, 2008
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My son has his learners permit and need to take the Drivers Course to get his license in August. This is my first time dealing with teenage drivers licenses in Georgi...
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- I highly recommend Melody at Just Driver Training! You can call her at ###-###-#### or check out her website: justdrivertraining.com
- I got a great quote and rates from AAA South insurance company. I went through a young lady who asked great questions and found good rates for my teens. Her name is ...
- My second son just got his permit. I shopped around when the first started driving and found the best rate for us through Allstate. I had to leave the company I had ...
My Husbands Dogs Are Driving Me Crazy...
Asked by T.M. from Houston
on March 30, 2008
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Hi Everyone! I got remarried in September after being divorced for 9 years. About four months prior to getting married we bought a brand new home. My husband has tw...
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- Pull out the carpet and install laminate (Pergo, etc)! It looks every bit as nice as a wood floor and will add value to your home! It is not worth fighting with your s...
- Yes, I'll have to agree with some of the others- the dogs came before you- and I'm not sure how you feel about your weiner dog but to a lot of people dogs are like fam...
- How long did you date this man before you married him? I think you have a bigger problem here than dirty carpet. You knew he had big house dogs before you married him...
18 Year Old Not Listening to Me....
Asked by W.K. from New York
on August 27, 2011
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Im so frustrated and angry right now. My sons 18 & 17 decided to spend the week with their father, they were supposed to come home on Sunday, well we are supposed to g...
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- I don't know for sure what area he's in but isn't he really safer there?
- First off...take a deep breath. Okay...17 and 18 year olds don't listen to their mothers anyway. You are worried and that's normal for a momma, but you are overreac...
- I sooo feel your pain. This afternoon my bro called to tell me HIS 19 yo was stranded in NYC with her BF. I'm like, are you for real? What am I supposed to do about it...
Help! His Kids Are Driving Me Crazy...
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on March 17, 2008
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I'm treading on unfamiliar territory and am in need of some advice or some encouragement! I've been dating a wonderful man for almost 8 months. He and I have so much i...
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- What you're seeing isn't a phase, its the direct result of how they've been raised and it won't change until the dad starts acting like a father and forces the change ...
- Hi C., I can tell you from past experience if the dad is not willing to change, you can't change the kids on your own. Your best bet is to get out now. I had my ex-...
- I would suggest blended family therapy with a professional. Book's will not be enough with children that have all ready started displaying behavior that may be reflect...
I Am an Adult Daughter of Narcissistic Mother!
Asked by A.M. from Jonesboro
on May 27, 2010
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I am an adult daughter of a narcissistic mother. Ihave my first and last child - an 19 monthold girl named Sophie. My mother has been driving me to the point of insani...
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- I actually recently went to a therapist regarding my mother and her negative, selfish, "victim" and dramatic behaviour. I told the therapist all of the reasons that m...
- Thank you for sharing! I had no idea there was a dedicated site for this issue between mothers and daughters. My mom is the same way and it bothers me so bad. Maybe I ...
- WOW! We should all unite here and form a support group lol!! I actually have a 3 paged letter in my purse that I am waiting to give to my mom. My whole life she has ma...
