OK. Hi all- I'm looking for some help in persuading parents to give me a little more freedom. The main thing that's on my mind is I'm 16 and still don't have my drivers permit (can get it @ 15yr 7mos in the US). It kinda hurts me since all my friends have theirs, and I think I could really use it since I have a little brother, which really doesn't work out with swim team, school, taekwondo, a student government program, trying to do things w/ friends, and only 1 parent able to give rides at one time.
I'm a straight A student with a 4.5 GPA, and am ranked 4th in my class of 632. I'm open-minded, respectful of the risks and dangers of driving, and always play 'copilot' when I'm being driven somewhere (i.e. checking blindspots/mirrors when turning, etc.) so I can further prepare myself for when I start driving. Ironically (in my opinion), I've been flying since I was 13, and my last three instructors were going to write me off to solo last year (although my parents didn't let me do that either).
So my question is, how can I cut some of the strings my parents have tied to me and get a little more room. I'm not a bad kid, and they know that. If you've had the same problem, advice would greatly be appreciated. Thanks much.
I'm a straight A student with a 4.5 GPA, and am ranked 4th in my class of 632. I'm open-minded, respectful of the risks and dangers of driving, and always play 'copilot' when I'm being driven somewhere (i.e. checking blindspots/mirrors when turning, etc.) so I can further prepare myself for when I start driving. Ironically (in my opinion), I've been flying since I was 13, and my last three instructors were going to write me off to solo last year (although my parents didn't let me do that either).
So my question is, how can I cut some of the strings my parents have tied to me and get a little more room. I'm not a bad kid, and they know that. If you've had the same problem, advice would greatly be appreciated. Thanks much.
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