I have been teaching my 15 yr old son Scott to drive.I don't know why,but in the beginning I was very excited about this. I took him to get his learners last August just a few weeks after his birthday and was so proud of him.Like I said I still don't know why I was so excited! Don't get me wrong, he has been been listening to me and trying really hard.He is doing as good as a "learner" can do.
I am really proud of him,but reality has set in that my son will be a man one day and him learning to drive is just one step closer to becoming an adult.
I have been taking baby steps with his driving, we first started out going on back roads near my house,which we have alot of around here.We did that for months,then I decided it was time to get on the main hwy and let him learn how to drive in traffic.
So Friday he drove us all the way to chickfila which is about 15 miles from our house and then he drove us home.He did a really good job,but was very nervous,I forgot to tell him that when someone is getting in a turning lane and you are driving straight beside them that you don't have switch lanes(opps),I will not forget to remind him next time! He said"But mom it looked like they were going to come right over on us" thats when I remembered how hard it is in the beginning when your learning to drive.Scott has came a long way,but he still has alot to learn,and I will be right by his side cheering him on even if i'm screaming a cheer,I will cheer him on!