for real?

This envelope came in the mail with the words parent or guardian, The Teen’s full name, and our address – all correct. This is not one of those accidentally got put in our mailbox and we get to give it to a neighbor.

It is now sitting on my desk and I just keep looking at it.

Is there a way out of this?

I mean really, this is silly people!

Really.

I don’t mind giving her rides – I mean, I know I complain – but this just is not necessary.

And what government committee decided this? Is it up for debate?

I can see the direction this is all going. Towards the day when she is driving. A car. On a road.

All of this would involve things like reversing, exiting, merging, speeding-up, braking, stopping, turning, parking, signs, directions, wipers-on, wipers-off, blinker-on, blinker-off, snow falling, rain pouring, use of head lights and construction zones.

Maybe this anxiety is driven up a notch as Mr. C days event just happens to include his very own first spin in a motorized vehicle.

Though, he does appear to have some skills here.

But the lack of listening here is not much comfort.

I am looking for a U-turn or an off-ramp here friends. If any are available that you know of, please park a comment here.

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