Licensed to Drive!
From Anxious to Calm
From Distrust to Trust
From Teen Driver to Safe Teen Driver
Licensed to Drive! is an informative how-to guide for creating a special rite of passage that is written for parents of teen drivers. It addresses the importance of rites of passage and how they differ from a standard get together. The book shows how important lessons can be conveyed from stories told by family and friends, that wouldn’t be possible through lectures. It provides a step-by-step guide to make the event as meaningful, celebratory, and supportive to the new driver and all those in attendance.
It provides a step-by-step guide to make the event as meaningful, celebratory, and supportive to the new driver and all those in attendance. It encourages families to adopt this event for all young drivers, reinforcing the messages of support and safety with each new generation of drivers. It also provides a sample social contract to support parent-teen discussions around driving privileges.
Over 4000 teen drivers die of injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes, and one out of every five licensed 16-year-old drivers are involved in a vehicle crash each year. These statistics indicate the need to support teens during the pivotal time after they have been granted their driver’s license, when they are tempted to engage in dangerous and life-threatening actions. By crafting a special rite-of-passage for the teen driver, extended family help pass on their lessons learned, helping to instill more thoughtful driving habits and make sounder driving decisions. Such an event strengthens family bonds and can help lessen the stress of parent-teen communications around driving.
Family, Parenting
5 x 8; 80 pages ISBN: 978-0-9796669-1-9 $10.00 paperback To view sample pages and the table of contents, click here: Licensed to Drive! Sample Pages.
