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Originally Posted by shodanusmc  Last thing you want to do is push the issue. I doubt he is afraid of failing a test. Heck, here is Illinois we have drivers that can't speak english, that are not citizens, and those that bribe the State Examiners. Give him time.
Speaking for myself, I could not ait to be 16 so I could drive. Got my license the day I turned 16. Been anti-climatic after that day. Give him some time. Mayhe he knows he is not ready, maybe not. |
Ok.... I am not a true mother, however I live with my bf of 3 years who has a (now) 14 & 17 year old. I watched the 17 year old struggle with the driving/license issue. First off, he thought he was too 'cool' to mess up in front of his Dad so he never wanted to go out driving. He used to say he was too tired ALLLLL the time. (sheer laziness??? I wonder..... )
I do think he was a bit nervous to 'grow up' and resisted it a bit. But I have to disagree with the above. Pushing him a little bit is not bad for him. We pushed bfs son to drive and now he is 17 and completely mobile and LOVES it! It has taught him to grow up a bit, be responsible and it has taught him some problem solving skills on his own. These are all VERY important things that kids need to know as they grow up, because it's inevitable.... they DO grow up!
I don't think you NEED to force him behind the wheel... but I think some parking lot cruising with you in the car, short distances on back roads that are not busy, etc... will help grow his confidence and give him a taste of freedom he could have with a license.
Good Luck!