Okay...so I am 16 years old, i turned 16 in December. I just got my driver's liscense about 3 weeks ago. I have yet to drive somewhere by myself solely because of my parents. They dont have a problem with me driving with them but when I ask to go somewhere by myself, even to the grocery store which is less than 2 minutes away, they ALWAYS make up reasons why i can't. I dont see why because I have my own car, a drivers liscense, they tell me all the time how proud of me they are and how responsible i am, i make really good grades and never get into trouble, i dont plan on doing anything stupid and I talked to them about all of this and then they just get mad and say that im pushing it too much when i hardly even ask! its driving me crazy because all my friends get to drive and here i am with a liscense and NEVER driving anywhere.
So what are some good things to say to them to make them feel more comfotable with me being on the road?
2007-03-23 16:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by ---- 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
whatever you do dont whine! it make them think of you as still a child. sit them down and have a serious conversation with them. like try to form some kind of agreement where you are both happy with the final decision. you could tell them to let you drive everytime you go to the grocery store and say on your 5th time to let you drive by yourself and just have them follow so they will know how you drive without anyone in the car. if you want to start out small (if you live in a neighborhood) ask them if every day you could just drive around there until they feel comfortable with that and then just work your way up!
good luck!
2007-03-23 17:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just got my license about 2 months ago. But when I first got it I had that same problem with my parents. They wouldn't let me go anywhere! After about a month they eventually let me go to the movies by myself but it was all a trust thing. If you tell your parents your going somewhere and will be back at a certain time do exactly that. You just have to build trust. The more they trust you the more they'll let you drive by yourself.
2007-03-24 11:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by Ace of Blackness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been driving since I was 15 1/2,,,took drivers ed, in high school,,,,and only had 1 car family,,(mother) and it was hard ,,but what's a person to do ,,,and I got a job and in 6 months I got my own car,,,,,,,,,oh short story,,my mother came to visit me and she flew in and in stead of renting a car I just tossed my car keys to her and said have a good time driving around seeing your friends,,,,,,,,,,Good luck,,,,
2007-03-23 17:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by tnedutsmp .rM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not point out your age or driving adventure. i assume you're a extremely youthful driving force. i'm unsure you could say or do something to sway your mothers and fathers.that's a count of their being happy which you have adequate adventure to wisely stress there. they're probable thinking regarding the driving behavior of the persons you could desire to share the roads with. i became a similar way with my little ones and my mom became too. Sorry kiddo. wait and notice. It looks like they're merely looking out for you.
2016-11-28 02:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try easing them in with some family get-togethers... lunch... church, etc.... but you get to drive!
2007-03-23 16:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by pezkandydoll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋