The Boston Globe ran an article about teenagers cutting back on driving and complaining about gas prices. When I was a teen, I couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license. I was an angel. I always got driving privileges. Well, maybe saying I was an angel is a stretch. I just knew how not to get caught. 
The teens in the article are doing things like riding their bikes more. The thought of me at age 19 riding a Huffy. *shudders*
What do you think about teens running on empty? Are our streets safer now? Or are kids missing out on the American rite of passage:keys to the ride?
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There is a commercial running now about young people driving recklessly. Sorry to say but I am not too sad about some of them having to resort to the huffy…lol
Ok youngins reading this post, you will get behind the wheel soon enough, so don’t worry and for those already behind the wheel drive safely.
A Bronx cheer and a sea of tears for teens who cannpt afford gas for their cars. When I was a teen, I was lucky to be able to afford air to pump up my bicycle tires!
In my family you get to drive when you can buy a car. Of course at 17 I got my license but I didn’t actually get a car of my own until I was 19. You value the car more when it is yours…when you are responsible for payments, insurance and gas.
Not having a ride really only sucks if you live in an area that doesn’t have good public transportation. Here in NYC teens don’t trip about getting a license/car because it’s more of a hassle than a privilege.
I see that you all are/will be some strict parents. I think the McNeal household was a bit more free spirited!