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Teeter Totter ~ Finding a Balance Between Me-Hood and Motherhood
Gender: female Date of Birth: January 01, 1973 Member Since: September 11, 2007 Last Signed In: November 20, 2009 Blog Views: 14722 Send To A Friend Sign Guestbook Add as a Friend
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Behind the Wheel
His sweet sixteen is just around the corner. I remember getting my license as soon as possible at his age. Driving meant freedom. Getting away from my parents and going where I wanted, when I wanted. Luckily for me, man cub has never been in a rush to drive. My father-in-law took him out driving once last summer. The whole “empty parking lot” tradition. This summer I’ve been letting him lean over me and steer on one strip of empty road in Davis. He’s building up his confidence and enjoying these little windows into the world of being a driver. Of course, there were times (and still are) when I’m not sure if he’ll be able to drive. It requires the ability to focus on so many things all at once, and I have concerns (due to his Aspergers Syndrome.) I always thought that it would either come very easily to him and he’d be the best driver out on the road, or it would be difficult to impossible for him and he’d never drive. Surprisingly enough, I think I was wrong on both counts. As far as I can tell so far, he seems to be a pretty typical teenager, excited yet nervous, fumbling his way as best he can. I’m planning on taking it slow with him and really don’t see him being first in line to get his license on his 16th birthday. I’m hoping this is something he can focus on next summer and get plenty of practice with. One thing at a time and there are many other challenges and new adventures on the near horizon for him. New school, 10th grade, homecoming! Luckily Davis is the kind of town where most kids wait till their senior year to get their license and no one seems to be in a hurry. You can walk anywhere in town, we have great buses and plenty of bike lanes and paths. None of his friends will have their license by the time they’re 16 either. The world sure has changed since I was a kid! But, that’s another blog… 2 comments from 2 users
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posted by
hmoeckli
on Aug 15, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Yikes! Driving. I cannot imagine how freaked out I'm going to feel when Em is ready for that. I think taking it slow is a good idea. I work at a school where not that many kids can afford to drive and it's actually quite pleasant. I know they aren't happy about it, but I think it's good deal for all around. I made some REALLY bad choices as a young driver; in fact, one of those choices lead to me not having a license until I was 18. As far as I'm concerned, taking things slow is a great idea. What an exciting time for your son! :) posted by
creatress
on Aug 15, 2009 at 06:01 PM
I ditto that! I also wasn't the most responsible young driver (though nothing bad ever happened because of it. -whew!-) Yes, exciting time for him, nerve wracking, grey hair inducing time for me! Heheh
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