My husband and I will have FOUR teens of legal driving age all within a three year time frame.
I take the position that they CAN NOT get their license until they:
- prove beyond doubt that are responsible enough to handle it
- are getting good grades consistently
- have worked and saved enough money to pay for at least HALF the car
Obviously, NO new cars for the kids. Heck, if I can't afford one, they aren't getting one either.
I'm not going to work myself into a grave and cut corners THAT drastically just to make sure that four kids have their license, have a car, insurance and plate. Nothin' doin'!
So, how would YOU handle it?