Driving/summertime rules for 16yr. old
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| Mon, 06-18-2007 - 2:55pm |
My darling, sweet DS has turned into a monster this summer. Some background - he just got his license last week and has been dating the same girl for around six months now. He thinks our summer electronics/driving rules are barbaric and I just wanted to know what others rules were for non-school time.
Since he has only had his license for a short time he is not allowed to drive with any passengers yet (other than family). The law states he is allowed to drive with one friend, but we would rather him get a little more experience before he is responsible for another person. Did you have this rule and for how long?
Electronics and cell phone are a big problem now. We told him that they need to be turned off at midnight (he has other responsibilities and is also starting a job this week, so he needs rest). We found out he talked to his gf on and off all night two nights ago. He couldn't have gotten any sleep. He's probably done this several times, but we didn't know. What type rules do you have for cell phone/electronic use?
This is a good kid but he's tired, crabby, not as much in control and his face is breaking out terribly because of his lack of rest. I also don't think he can make smart decisions driving right now.
Thoughts. BTW, I know this is all normal, but DS has been such a good kid I just wasn't for the teen testing that we're getting LOL.
TIA Lisa

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