Once again it's time for a kid to enter the realm of driver training, to look forward to driving, and again because I'm the outcast non custodial, I'm left out of the overall process. I'm forced to be the reactionary one.
That means having to discuss again the facts of the whole situation.
I firmly believe that this stage of life for a youngster is a transitional one. This is a big step. Lots of teachable moments. But my opinion doesn't count here.
So, I will have to explain the "excluded driver" clause where my insurance is concerned. Just having a licensed teen part time in my household jumps my rates big time. Naming that driver as excluded saves me a ton of money, but also prevents me from participating in the driver training process, because my kid cannot legally drive my vehicle, they won't be covered.
I think things might be different if this was a mutual decision between parents, but that cannot happen. I've been suggesting that the soon to be new student driver seek gainful employment, you know, a summer job.
But the excuses of why the child cannot even attempt to seek out a job just keep flying, because there is no concerted effort by both parents, in fact, the kid knows that she will get what she wants from mom anyway, the push fails.
So it will be a tough go, and the youngest will follow at this time next year.
Being back to back like this will at least get it over with fast.
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