tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post1991946484458328167..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Too young to drive? By Rula SinaraPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-16844232631301754202013-08-22T17:43:39.304-07:002013-08-22T17:43:39.304-07:00LOL, Melissa. That's a great idea! 'Drive&...LOL, Melissa. That's a great idea! 'Drive' the point home that driving isn't meant to be free fun :).Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-35833568461358033032013-08-22T17:38:19.606-07:002013-08-22T17:38:19.606-07:00Hi Jennifer! I'm hanging. They sure grow up fa...Hi Jennifer! I'm hanging. They sure grow up fast!Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-10605012849741511392013-08-22T15:25:57.456-07:002013-08-22T15:25:57.456-07:00My kids are 12, 12, and 15. Luckily, my 15-yo has ...My kids are 12, 12, and 15. Luckily, my 15-yo has no interest in getting her license. I'm thinking about telling the boys when they can buy their own car and afford insurance and gas, we'll talk. LOLMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-89601451806568574242013-08-22T13:32:16.499-07:002013-08-22T13:32:16.499-07:00Oh, Rula! I would be a wreck too!
I have a little ...Oh, Rula! I would be a wreck too!<br />I have a little while before it happens to me--thank goodness!<br /><br />HANG IN THERE!Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-89732057297223344832013-08-22T11:58:03.790-07:002013-08-22T11:58:03.790-07:00Hey, Karen! I can't even think about highways ...Hey, Karen! I can't even think about highways yet! White-knuckles is right. I should be thankful that we don't live in a high traffic area, however some of our country roads are narrow with sharp, blind turns. Great combo for a head-on collision. I do remember my first time driving on a highway. It was in a major city and I was so nervous. It didn't help that everyone was honking at Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68358989567359513092013-08-22T11:52:34.514-07:002013-08-22T11:52:34.514-07:00Thanks, Aimee! Much needed :).Thanks, Aimee! Much needed :).Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-64334693667250658412013-08-22T11:52:06.902-07:002013-08-22T11:52:06.902-07:00Muriel, I did miss that post lol! I just went and ...Muriel, I did miss that post lol! I just went and searched it out :). Man, I had a cute red car once. I had to sell it because it was a two door and I couldn't fit a baby car seat in the back. I went from little sporty red car straight to boring white mini-van...the same one I'm still driving lol. As for motherhood, I feel as if I've graduated to the next level :). Good to know I'Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-5104685376765820262013-08-22T11:15:38.407-07:002013-08-22T11:15:38.407-07:00Rula, your are right to worry. It's in our mom...Rula, your are right to worry. It's in our mom DNA. My daughter just drove us on the highway yesterday and I white-knuckle gripped the entire ride. If only their confidence wasn't more developed than their risk -taking/ decision-making skills. Yikes. But I know you've been an amazing model for your son and he will make the right calls :)Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-41429755214424394792013-08-22T10:15:02.613-07:002013-08-22T10:15:02.613-07:00Hugs, Rula! Hugs, Rula! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83442450008375263782013-08-22T09:05:33.470-07:002013-08-22T09:05:33.470-07:00Rula - Syndi can empathize with you. She posted a...Rula - Syndi can empathize with you. She posted about her step-son getting his first car and all her concerns. (I think that was before you joined our blog.) We'll put your son in the care of St. Christopher, and commit you to the care of the sisterhood of women everywhere who live on the edge of their nerves every day when their children go out the door.Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22858215634928257092013-08-22T07:43:39.634-07:002013-08-22T07:43:39.634-07:00Roz, I love how you say it's a privilege to be...Roz, I love how you say it's a privilege to be panicked :)LOL. I agree on rules. They do have passenger restrictions for drivers under 18 in my state, but it doesn't apply to family (ie younger siblings). Oh, and not getting distracted is a biggie. I can't imagine having two kids with permits at the same time! Hugs to your daughter too :).Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-76944091099431089082013-08-22T07:32:29.595-07:002013-08-22T07:32:29.595-07:00LOL, Jennifer...and thanks :). I was close to 17 t...LOL, Jennifer...and thanks :). I was close to 17 too! In fact, I'd witnessed so many accidents growing up that I was afraid to drive. My mom had to trick me into going to take my final test just a few weeks before I was to start college. She was not about to drive me lol. Of course, I passed on the first try...probably bc my fear made me a super careful driver.Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-45308440523026133802013-08-22T07:25:52.602-07:002013-08-22T07:25:52.602-07:00Rula,
It's a mom's privilege to be panicke...Rula,<br />It's a mom's privilege to be panicked when their kids start to drive. I think all states should have the rule that beginning drivers can't drive the first year after they get a license with other kids in the car. They need a year on the road alone to get used to paying attention. My daughter is at your stage. She has twin girls who both just finished driving instruction androzdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-27608872898675367592013-08-22T07:25:19.551-07:002013-08-22T07:25:19.551-07:00Oh Rula! I totally sympathize-my son is 3 and I wo...Oh Rula! I totally sympathize-my son is 3 and I worry about everything lol. I see teens driving all the time and I can't believe how young they start now. I couldn't get my permit until I was almost 17...But, they have to do it sometime and having met you-I fully believe that you have raised your son to be as safe as his frontal lobe will allow:)Jennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.com