Ottakee Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 This spring and early summer I worked with my dd to learn to drive. We did professional lessons and then I had her drive me all over. Now I am repeating that with my son. They are both doing very well. Dd passed her driving test the first time and has her own car. Ds has had 2 lessons now and is doing very well too. I am trying very hard to be a good passenger and very encouraging. It is just scary to give up control. But as an encouragement, even if your teen/young adult can’t do it now, it might be a “not yet” thing. I never expected either of them to drive and they are exceeding all expectations. 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Yes, you get all of the bonus points!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Yes, you get the big bonus, the huge bonus, the gigantic bonus! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Good job! Definitely bonus points! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 One positive about waiting until they are a bit older is my car insurance only went up $8/year when I added my son as a driver…..vs $$$$$ for adding a 16 year old teen boy 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 24 minutes ago, Ottakee said: One positive about waiting until they are a bit older is my car insurance only went up $8/year when I added my son as a driver…..vs $$$$$ for adding a 16 year old teen boy You win all of the awards with that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 You get the Gold Star for Exceptional Mothering for that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Oh, yes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 39 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: You win all of the awards with that. I was amazed it was so low. But he is in his 30s and has a perfect driving record (aka…..none) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Sounds like you have a good amount of patience. Can I send one more your way??? This teaching the kids how to drive is one of the scariest/frightening/aging me things I might ever do. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Definitely aaaaaallllll the bonus points. You go, girl! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 You win the gold cup! What a wonderful leap in independence for them! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 8 hours ago, itsheresomewhere said: Sounds like you have a good amount of patience. Can I send one more your way??? This teaching the kids how to drive is one of the scariest/frightening/aging me things I might ever do. Nope. I also work with my students at school on learning to drive…..prepping them for the written test and talking about the rules, signs, etc. we leave the behind the wheel stuff to the professionals there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Amazing! And yes you get huge bonus points! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 You definitely deserve tons of bonus points! I'm kind of dreading when my special needs ds decides he's ready. Dh is probably not the best person to do it, so I will have to. I will definitely get him driving lessons. Lots of driving lessons!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 It's a big achievement! DS19 just passed his driving test TODAY!!! After almost a year of adaptive driving lessons. I was not sure he would ever be able to drive safely. I'm not taking credit, though. Other than arranging and taking him to lessons, I didn't help him; DH did the at-home lessons. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Storygirl said: It's a big achievement! DS19 just passed his driving test TODAY!!! After almost a year of adaptive driving lessons. I was not sure he would ever be able to drive safely. I'm not taking credit, though. Other than arranging and taking him to lessons, I didn't help him; DH did the at-home lessons. That is huge. Our kids can do so much more than we ever imagined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 You are a great mom and mentor! Bonus points upon bonus points for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Great job! I'm on kid #3 right now (kid #2 waiting for medical clearance yet again). I've channeled all my zen time into driving lessons over the years, so I've offered to take on my co-worker who never learned to drive as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 You are my hero. Nice job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Storygirl said: It's a big achievement! DS19 just passed his driving test TODAY!!! After almost a year of adaptive driving lessons. I was not sure he would ever be able to drive safely. I'm not taking credit, though. Other than arranging and taking him to lessons, I didn't help him; DH did the at-home lessons. Congratulations!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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