Quote:
Originally Posted by PandaGirl  So what he doesn't want to drive right now, he may change his mind in 6 months or in two years. Let him do what he wants and when he feels comfortable doing it. I don't see any kind of problem with him not wanting to drive . To be honest I would be relieved  my oldest is 19 and when he started to drive I literally sat on my bed with the window open looking out for hours for him to pull up in the cold NY winter  that is how scared I was. I wouldn't push any child into doing something that really isn't that important, something I would push a bit is if it was good for his well being. But driving for me at least was one of the scariest things, I wish my 3 boys were babies again. |
If it weren't for his swim practices (6 days a week) sometimes twice a day (from 5:30 am to 7:00); I probably wouldn't care if he drove or not.
However, I work and his practice begins while I am still at work. Our carpool is falling apart as all the kids are beginning to drive and I am simply afraid I cannot leave work early EVERY DAY or come in late on a regular basis ~ to get him to and from practice. I have to keep my job. We are in a new state; with no supportive family, etc. And he is
hard core about not missing any practice.
IF he were one of those kids that didn't mind asking someone for a ride (he won't do it) then I wouldn't care either. But it's soon going to be
all me and he will not make all his practices. Simple as that. I can live with that but he can't.
So that's my big worry. He needs to be able to get himself to and from practice
OR to be able to scrounge himself up a ride;
OR be chill with the fact that I cannot always sneak out of the office 1 1/2 hours early.
It's a fine line I walk believe you me!