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It sounds like you are having a wee better time of it than I am; in terms of the step programs available.
In Calif. the kids have to take in-class lessons out of the driver's handbook, then sign up with a driving school, then go take their permit test, then DO the driving school--which in this case is only 6 hours. The rest of their driving practice has to come from the family or a qualified licensed adult. They even give out a handbook for parents to read on how to instruct their kid on driving.
The kids are suppose to get at least 50 more hours of driving practice, 10 of them at night. Then they wait about six months until they are allowed to take their drivers test at DMV. Then they curtail how much and when they can drive themselves (alone) for another six months.
There are rumors that Calif is thinking of raising the driving age to 18....a lot of kids ticked off (so sad, ahem :eyes:)
I'm just worried about my g.son because of his attitude. He is strong willed, cocky to the extreme, will not take even positive critizism, he's moody, he's hyper....then he'll get quiet and withdrawn. It's weird and it gives me the creeps. I don't quite trust him. This driving thing has become his "drug"...his "high". I don't like it.
He can be pretty cool towards everyone on a regular day, but get him excited about something and he goes off his rails. He gets mouthy, easily frustrated, angry, and stops "listening".
I'd like to think this is a male bravado thing, but I wonder.... Oops, he just came in telling me he passed his drivers ed and also tells me when HE'S GOING TO TAKE HIS DRIVING TEST AT DMV.......? I just told him 'that's if I let you...' I will let you know how it goes.
BTW: for the record. I've come into the lobby and elsewhere a few times now. Each time I've had THEE most relevant, positive, and intelligent responses to some of my personal situations... I am so appreciative of this. Who would have thunk I could get this great advise and support from DU. Thanks again, all......
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