Posted On: September 10, 2008, 9:45 am CDT

Posted By: wudchuck

problem that we run into, is that we always try to take the word of a child. the child feels that he/she can drive to school and its functions. concern is that he does not have enough experience. during the school year, there are more things going on. the school system uses busses to transport children back and forth to school. the need that these kids need to work and goto school, is ridiculous. kids need to learn the value of an education and work during the summer if they are looking for funds. as a parent, why not be involved in the child's activity. afterall, they will remember that you saw them play football or took them to the prom. it shows that you care more than just throwing them the keys. it also helps that you know that their mind is on the correct issue. many kids are distracted from cellphones, texting and many other things. we need to protect them because if we lose them in an incident; or have other issues, we would blame ourselves for allowing them to drive the car.

if you don't want to raise the age, then place a time restriction on them - like no driving after dark alone or any other kids in the vehicle. have a parent with them if it is night driving involved.

in today's society we are trying to remove any responsibility of a parent, when in reality, until the age of 18, we are still responsible for their actions.

let's increase the driving age (alone driving)!