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Help your teen be safe behind the wheel

11/5/2021

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This post is made possible with support from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, part of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. All opinions are my own.
Help your teen be safe behind the wheel
​It is hard to believe that my son is ready to learn how to drive. It seems that it was yesterday when I was changing diapers and watching him take his first steps. They grow so fast, and sometimes parents might not be ready for the new changes happening in our teenager’s lives.

​I knew the day was coming; I just wasn’t really prepared for all the things that need to take place for my son to learn to drive. Now that he is taking college classes, it is necessary for him to learn how to drive and start being more independent. And learning how to drive is a teen milestone. This is a huge age in one's life that marks the first real taste of independence and responsibility. But this process can be equally stressful for both parents and teenagers. Having the correct tools and support is key to making this transition a little easier. Using this resource can help us both feel a bit more comfortable during the driving phase to ensure he learns what skills and knowledge are required of him for his future self, as a driver on our roads safely.
Help your teen be safe behind the wheel
Parenting a teenager is exciting and challenging at the same time and I am very happy that I found a website that provides me with advice that helps me navigate my way through my son’s teen years. The Center for Parent and Teen Communication (CPTC) helps parents raise teens prepared to thrive.

CPTC provides science-based strategies to support healthy family relationships. They are a team of people that provide advice and resources for parents so we can raise kids that can go off independently to the world and achieve their goals and dreams. They actually have information about teen driving that is very helpful. After visiting the site, my son and I started working on our driving plan and designing our house rules for him to follow once he gets his license and his first car.

To get great tips and videos for communicating with your teen, you can sign up for CPTC’s 100-word, daily parenting tip newsletter for parenting tips in small bites!

Do you have a teen that will be reaching the age for certain milestones? Check the CPTC’s website and let me know your thoughts!
10 Comments
Tara Pittman link
11/5/2021 11:55:04 am

While my teens don't drive. This is helpful for my adult son who will be driving soon.

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Bill link
11/5/2021 02:40:48 pm

This one really hits home for me. My daughter is learning to drive, and it's been scary.

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Gillian Kent link
11/5/2021 04:29:54 pm

Having a teen learning to drive can be very stressful. It is so good to have resources to help work through the difficulties together. We found having a driving course was very helpful.

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Richelle Milar
11/5/2021 09:08:38 pm

I also have a teen who is start taking driving lesson. Sometimes I feel worried and scared about her safety.

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Gervin Khan
11/6/2021 05:01:42 am

I don't have a teen yet. But this is so helpful, most especially to those parents who have teens that are going to start to drive.

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Alita Pacio
11/6/2021 05:14:03 am

CPTC is really good at helping parents to raise teens. We know its not an easy job.

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Terri Steffes link
11/6/2021 08:03:30 am

This is a scary time and you have sound advice. Thank you!

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Sarah Bailey link
11/6/2021 11:12:27 am

These are some great tips - I didn't learn to drive until my mid-20s as I wasn't allowed a licensed earlier, it can be a scary time getting out on the road.

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Marysa link
11/6/2021 06:12:23 pm

This is something I definitely worry about, and my teens don't even drive yet. It is tough to put them on the road and it is nice to have tools to make it safer.

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Swathi link
11/7/2021 09:38:53 pm

Yes I am worry about that day. Now my kids are pre teen and 9 year old. It is huge responsibility.

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