I'm 17 H.S. senior taking a class at college for credit. I need my drivers license. My dad says not untilI have a 3.0. my mom drives me.
My dad refuses to let me untill i get a 3.0 because insurance is $200 cheaper a year. I am willing to pay $200 a year but my dad still refuses. I need my license to get me to high school, college and my two jobs. the issue is not about money. He has enough money to pay cash for a brand new car right now but wont.
2006-08-21 09:51:36 · 18 answers · asked by marie123 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I agree with your DAD...sorry...you WANT you don't NEED your license. You have no reason not to maintain a 3.0...if your truly wanted to drive that bad you would do what it takes to get what you want!!!
You can take the bus to school or even to work. Walk, ride a bike...it's good exercise.
$200 cheaper...if you maintain a 3.0 what about the extra $1500-2000.00 a year due to you being under age 25? The cost for underage drivers is out rageous!!!...
When you graduate...move out...and drive all you want on your OWN insurance, YOUR OWN CAR....and let's see how quickly you'll start walking!!!! or riding the bus. At over $3.00 a gallon for gas....you should be taking the bus!!!
2006-08-21 10:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by aunt_beeaa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your mom agree? And what is your GPA now? You having a car might be more convenient for your mom. If she disagrees with him maybe she can work on him a little.
However, if both of them feel the same way, maybe its time to buckle down and get a higher GPA. You said the issue is not about the money. So it is about them wanting you to do better in school. Colleges will be looking at the grades your getting right now, and there's not a lot of colleges that will be willing to offer scholarships to students with less than a 3.0. I had to keep a 3.5 to maintain my scholarship, and when I got a 3.4 in my junior year in college I had to drop out because I couldn't afford it.
If your parents are paying for your college, then you are very lucky. If not - you're going to need scholarships. Your grades are worth it. He's using the car/driver's license issue to motivate you.
2006-08-21 17:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to realize one thing.While you are still a minor your parents are still RESPONSIBLE for you,and your actions!
Notice I capitalized RESPONSIBLE......that's a word they want to equate with YOU!
Teen drivers are are the worst drivers....sorry,but it's true.You have no experience on the road.If you have an accident,who's RESPONSIBLE? Your parents,that's who!Then that $200.00 extra per year turns into an extra $1400.00 a year!
If you demonstrate that you are RESPONSIBLE enough to get a 3.0 grade average,then they might think you are RESPONSIBLE enough to drive.
Have you been doing your chores around the house? That shows that you're RESPONSIBLE.You have no chores?....Then find some!Take the initiative!That's what RESPONSIBLE teens do!
What kind of friends do you have? Are they deadbeats? Then I wouldn't hand over the keys either.
Do your best to show how RESPONSIBLE you can be,then try again......remember...THEY have the money and the car.It's up to you to do the things THEY want before you get the keys and the green light!
2006-08-21 17:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by Danny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to financial responsibility, your Dad is trying to teach you that in order to be rewarded with the privildge of driving you need to prove that you can handle achieving and maintaining a 3.0. Frankly, and you are not like to like this because it's not an easy answer, you need to get that 3.0. Besides, having a 3.0 will help you in the long run in getting into good colleges since that appears to be one of your goals.
2006-08-21 17:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by Lulabelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree the issue isn't about money.. it's about responsibility and your education.
I suggest you try a bit harder in school even if that means dropping one of your jobs. Your dad has the right idea here as your education is much more important than your ability to drive.
Hope this helps and good luck on getting that 3.0!
2006-08-21 16:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didn't tell us what your present grade average is. If it's close to 3.0 I suggest you try and get that average. If you can't offer to take a driving course, help with the insurance, agree to follow your dad's rules on driving. Good luck; you sound like you are a devoted student and can achieve anything you want to.
2006-08-21 16:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what so hard about averaging 3.0. tell your dad that the longer you have your license, the cheaper the insurance will be. he should know that from his experience. why don't you ask mom instead? I'm sure she wouldn' t mind if she the one that drop you off. also you should show your dad how responsible you are. i think that this situation have to you with responsibility,not so much on insurance.
2006-08-21 17:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by samdrian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say you better get that 3.0. Why are you taking additional college classes if you can't maintain a 3.0 in high school? Perhaps you are spreading yourself too thin.
2006-08-21 16:57:59 · answer #8 · answered by dappersmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you get your license? Get a 3.0. Pretty simple, you know precisely what the hurdle is.
2006-08-21 16:58:36 · answer #9 · answered by Oh Boy! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG>>>> DUH!!! THEN STUDY YOUR A S S OFF AND GET A 3.0!!! I see his entire point. Driving is a PRIVELAGE that you ONLY get according to your parents rules. If he says 3.0... THEN YOU GET A 3.0.... If you cant understand that as a rule and respect it, then I see why he wont let you get your lisence.
2006-08-21 16:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by Angel Eve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋