I am 17, and the car is 100% in my name, and I also pay for my insurance. I am a manager at a pizza shop that I work in, and very responsible, but now I'm "grounded" because I came home a little late one night.
2007-01-30 07:09:09 · 53 answers · asked by randyplu 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
So sorry, you are not yet 18. How 'little' is a 'little late'?? And what were the circumstances. When my kids were late as long as they called me and told me they were going to be late I was OK with that. I told them I would rather have them home ALIVE and a little late than trying to rush home and get killed on the way. Maybe you can talk to your mom, mostly us moms are pretty understanding. You sound like a responsible person, just talk to her. Communication is key to any relationship.
2007-01-30 07:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by wanninonni 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
The car may be yours but you still live in your mom's house. You are still her responsibility. If you really feel like you want to get your way, then think of this option: leaving the house, taking the car and living in it. Not worth it, I would say.
This is one battle I suggest you pass up on. Perhaps you just weren't "a little late?" Apologize, take the 'grounding' without any further resistance, get it over with, and pretty soon you'll be back in the swing of things, just don't be "a little late" again. Remember, your mom loves you and only has your well-being in mind.
2007-01-30 07:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by JADE 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You live in her house and your under 18. You show your not responsible by the way you say I got home a little late. Unless your getting home late was work related or something you had no control over she had every right to do what she did.
2007-01-30 07:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the title is in your name but you are under 18 your mother is still legally responsible for you, so it is her rules.
I know of one case where a person did not let his mother know where he was going. Several days later he was found dead from a fall. So, instead of having her worry about you just give her a call when you are going to be late.
2007-01-30 07:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paying for your insurance is not the same as having the insurance policy in your name, is it? My son is on our policy and pays $200/month for his share of the insurance. If he had insurance on his own, it would cost him more than twice that.
Is the car titled in your name? Is there a loan in your name?
If your state recognizes you as an adult at 17, you may have a leg to stand on. But having the rights and privileges of an adult comes with the responsiblities of it as well.
2007-01-30 07:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by Karen M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to "look on the bright side:" Now she can spend all this quality time with you now that she has to DRIVE YOU everywhere you need to go! Tell her to think of all the bonding and conversations you can have while you two are SHOUTING at each other!
If this doesn't work, try the "moody teenager" bit, complete with the "dirty looks" and "sarcastic remarks." This usually wears a parent out in no time, and then you can conquer and destroy while her guard is down.
2007-01-30 07:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're only 17 so until you are 18 your mom can take whatever she wants from you.
you're obviously not that responsible if you can't even obey a curfew.
I think it's good that she grounded you.
My parents grounded me all the time and I respect them so much more now. and I'm only 19.
When you're gone off to college or move out on your own you'll miss your parents being on your case.
I'm not joking.
so suck it up, be a good little kid and maybe she'll weaken and give back the keys but until she's ready lay off it.
2007-01-30 07:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Parents can really do that? Hmm didnt know that. I think thats a load of BS, if the car is in your name and everything else too then technically it should be your property and not controlable by them. I guess you will be having some quality bonding time with her every night while she drives you to work. Just be thankful that you only have one more year until you are 18 and that maybe next time when she says be home at a certain time you will know to do it.
2007-01-30 07:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, now you're about 27-28 (by what you said you were 8 years ago) so I hope you got your keys back.👍😂
2016-02-27 16:34:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may not be able to take your car legally, but she can take your driver's license in most states or have the DMV invalidate it. I hope she's nice and gives you a ride to work..
What is a "little" late?
2007-01-30 07:52:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋