In related sacrifice, Keith and I decided to pay the extra insurance for our two sons, so they could drive before they were 25 years old, as is the requirement where we live. (It was less expensive for their younger sister, because she was not male.)
We know other families who encouraged the boys to stall before learning to drive, or required them to pay for their own liability insurance. We figured learning to drive, in New Mexico (and in many places) is helpful to the family, and is a part of growing up and being independent. We didn't "have to," but it was an unschooling decision¡ªthe cost of them learning to drive when they wanted to.
I read this in the linked pages and was excited.? Our oldest just got her learners permit yesterday.? She's 15 1/2 (she's not currently unschooling, but was for many years, and two of her siblings are still unschooled).
None of her friends have their permit or license.? The parents don't want to spend the money on insurance, take the time to teach their kids how to drive as the school doesn't offer drivers ed, or take the time to deal with all the DMV requirements.?
This is kind of a scary-ish new thing for us as parents.? My daughter real wants to move out and be more independent as early as she can.? I know if we've spent as much time as possible driving with her before that point it will help once she is moved out and also help her not feel so stuck right now.?
It's really nice to be able to do this for her and that we can afford the extra insurance financially.?
