I worry terribly about teens with parents who buy them cars and pay for all of the other costs of driving. These kids are far more likely to make tragic life-ending errors of judgment than those who have to really work for the privilege. Why's this so? Simply because teenagers don't fear death…but they do fear financial loss.
As soon as possible…even as early as the elementary grades…start the following conversation with your kids:
Parent: "I sure hope that you can afford to drive some day."
Child: "What? Everybody drives."
Parent: "Only those people who have the money. How are you planning to save so that you can afford to pay for most of it when you're 16?"
Child: "Uh?"
Parent: "I want you to be able to drive. A lot of kids decide to start a savings account and save money from their birthdays, Christmas, odd jobs, etc."
Really responsible kids are far more likely to become really responsible drivers! That's why we've teamed up with Public Television stations across the country to produce a show titled, "How to Raise Kids Who Make Responsible Decisions." We believe that this show can save many lives. Please help us with this goal by contacting your local Public Television station and requesting that they air the program.
It's not too late if your child is already driving! In my mind, it's far better to have a teen who's temporarily angry than one who's permanently gone.
Thanks for reading.
Dr. Charles Fay
Love and Logic Institute, Inc [mailto:reply@loveandlogicnews.com]
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