But paranoid, inadequate parents are aplenty these days, so it only makes sense. This is a part of "parenting through sheltering" doctrine to which I don't subscribe. Talk to your kids, for god's sake. Don't just discriminate against them because they're "dumb teenagers".
And don't give me that "you're a kid" shit. I'm a parent (of "not old enough to drive"), but the last bit of perception I want to give to my kids is that I'll push the "magic" button which will make them "better" or "safer" drivers. Or, that by pushing the button I'm somehow trying to control them without explaining the common sense.
In short, this is a sure way one or all of the below: 1. Alienate your children 2. Show them how much you distrust them 3. Give them something to talk about with their therapist when they're 40. 4. Have your car kicked, seat belt cut, car driven through a ditch at the limited top speed on purpose. 5. Have your kid complain about "chiming", until you turn it off. 6. To give your parenting responsibilities to a bunch of people in marketing.
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But paranoid, inadequate parents are aplenty these days, so it only makes sense. This is a part of "parenting through sheltering" doctrine to which I don't subscribe. Talk to your kids, for god's sake. Don't just discriminate against them because they're "dumb teenagers".
And don't give me that "you're a kid" shit. I'm a parent (of "not old enough to drive"), but the last bit of perception I want to give to my kids is that I'll push the "magic" button which will make them "better" or "safer" drivers. Or, that by pushing the button I'm somehow trying to control them without explaining the common sense.
In short, this is a sure way one or all of the below:
1. Alienate your children
2. Show them how much you distrust them
3. Give them something to talk about with their therapist when they're 40.
4. Have your car kicked, seat belt cut, car driven through a ditch at the limited top speed on purpose.
5. Have your kid complain about "chiming", until you turn it off.
6. To give your parenting responsibilities to a bunch of people in marketing.