Expert Advice for Parents About Teen Driving

Getting a driver license is a rite of passage in our society, a clear signal that you are moving toward adulthood and independence. How should parents handle this chapter of their teenager's coming of age?

In general, it is easier and safer to let a professional teach your adolescent how to drive than to give the lessons yourself. Because teenagers associate driving with maturity, the slightest criticism from a parent is likely to send them into a funk. Because parents associate driving with letting go in a very concrete way, and with the possibility of accidents and serious injury, ... Back to article