Latest Parenting Articles Tips for Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe
While obtaining a driver’s license is still one of the more
anticipated rites of passage for teens today, it’s increasingly
apparent that teen driving is one of the most overlooked dangers
our kids face. Many parents view the teen driving years with
mixed emotions. On the one hand, a driver’s license signifies an
end to the endless chauffeuring that is a hallmark of kids’
younger years, and this brings some welcome relief to parents.
On the other hand, teen driving leads to no shortage of anxiety
when considering the dangers that come part and parcel with
seeing their kids behind the wheel of a car. With an
understanding of the dangers involved with teen driving and an
intentional plan that includes placing strict boundaries on
driving behaviors, parents can minimize the risks involved and
help their kids stay safe during the teen driving years. The
Facts About Teen Driving • Between March of 2003 and August of
2006, about 2,600 American troops