I got my permit. My parents are always yelling at me to watch what im doing. Its annoying. What should I do?

Question

I just got my permit like a month ago and everytime I drive they are always yelling at me to watch my speed and do this and that. I am a really good driver and haven't messed up yet. They really get on my nerves when they keep saying this to me. I dont want to tell them to stop cause they are my parents and I need to listen to them. So what do you think I should do??

Answer 1

Miss Heather, your parents aren't trying to aggrevate you or make your new driving experience bad because of the nagging of being careful etc. They are "scared". It takes a lot to 'let go' of your child to do independant things such as driving. You're growing up, and they see that and they are scared which is a normal reaction for parents. They are constantly telling you to be careful and watch your speed to inbed it in your head every time you drive. And it's not necessarily because they don't trust 'you' per say, but the fact that there are nut cases out there driving and can cause accidents. Being careful yourself and watching your own speed can help you be safe from those nut cases out on the road. Patience, anticipation, curteous driving will greatly help in preventing you from an accident. I've been in two head on collisions. They're not fun and it's because the other driver wasn't paying attention. Thank God no one was seriously hurt. It took me a while to be comfortable driving again because it scared me so much and I got flash backs from the accidents.
Let your parents know that you understand that they are scared and want you to be safe, but to try and trust you that you will obey the road laws and be a cautious driver. That may help ease their minds. It may not stop them from telling you to be careful because that's their job. :-) But it will help ease their mind knowing that you understand how they feel.
Take care. :-)

Answer 2

Driving is a HUGE responsibility. You can be doing every single thing right and then a toddler whose mother is not watching him will run from in between two cars right in front of you and your life is changed forever. I think the issue is that you really want to grow up and be independent of your parents. You resent having to still be ' a child' when it comes to the issue of listening to them correct you. I bet you are a good driver. But try to separate your wish to be a grown up from the goal of finally being able to drive without them in the car. Realize that they would probably rather be doing just about anything else but driving with you but are good parents and aware of their responsibilities. Soon you will be on your own and will no longer be in their home so while you still are, try to stifle your feelings , take some deep breaths and be thankful this Thanksgiving that you have parents who care!!!

Answer 3

i have been a parent of to teenagers and have been in the car before the had there driving licons truse me you might be a good driver but i am sure there concern is the other people around you the last time i was in the car with my son when we stoped i got out of the car and kissed the ground we laugh at this now and after 10 years of his driving he has nerve had wreck THANK GOD be pat ion it will come when your parents get over the schock of their baby is behind the wheel

Answer 4

They are doing it out of concern and love!! Tell them thank you and tell them that you love them.. They are just concerned for your safety.. I know when my kids get to drivivng age i will be the same way even probabaly putting off them getting their permit until they are older.. Its just the role as parent.I know from experience the worry of losing a child because my oldest was hit by a truck in front of my home 3 yrs ago and had to be lifeflighted to hospital. So if you were my child you probabaly wouldnt be having your permit until you were much older.

Answer 5

1. You are a CHILD

2. CHILDREN don't need to have driving permits, they need to be focused on school, focused on kid's things like socializing, going to the mall, to the movies, gossip, whatever.

3. You kids kill more people on the road than any deadly disease anywhere in the world. Give up your permit, get you HIgh School diploma first.

I really wish the states would wise up and require High School graduation with a diploma to show for it before they issue driving documents to young people....a college degree wouldn't hurt either.

Answer 6

Listen to them, and pay attention to your driving..
Driving is a serious business, and they worry and care about you.
Once you have driven for a while, and they see how carefull you are, they will get better...
( We've all been there....)

Answer 7

Nothing, they are nervous as hell. You are their child, they panic that soemething can happen. Just relax.
Just remind them that they sould not distract the driver, and they are distracting you a little, the more things they tell you, you can get nervous, so please, please, relax.
That's it.............I hope they understand.
(I am a mom, too, my kids drive for years.....but let me please give you a piece of advise....same one I gave my kids when they started: Remember: all drivers around you...are not very smart!!! always keep an eye on them!! and keep an extra eye for things that might happen."............Take care ,Kiddo!

Answer 8

Keep smiling and say YES. Pay attention to them. they have your best interest at heart..BE THANKFUL YOU HAVE PARENTS. One day you won't and when you look back, you'll say to yourself "I wished I had listened or I wish I could hear them say PAY ATTENTION! Good Luck to you!

Answer 9

Suck it up. Everyone goes thru this after they get their permit.