Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Botany

(77,155 posts) Sun Apr 8, 2012, 09:49 AM Apr 2012

I am wrong to be scared witless? [View all]

My 17 year old son just took my F-150 (Strong V-8 Engine) for the first time
to run some errands and to drive around with his girl friend on Easter morning.
I was only a little worried until he said "Don't worry Dad nothing will happen."

13 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I am wrong to be scared witless? [View all] Botany Apr 2012 OP

Yes taterguy Apr 2012 #1

no driving is scary enough cindyperry2010 Apr 2012 #2

About right now I'd be having a heart attack madokie Apr 2012 #3

He has driven before but small cars and the truck when I am in w/ him Botany Apr 2012 #5

And it has that "big V8 engine" madokie Apr 2012 #7

well, aside from the price of gasoline... ProdigalJunkMail Apr 2012 #4

Did you raise your son well? Zalatix Apr 2012 #6

Since you have been raising your son for 17 years ... etherealtruth Apr 2012 #8

I had 3 teenage sons ages 15, 16, 17. You'll be okay and so will he. We made it shraby Apr 2012 #9

No, you're not wrong to be scared. All parents know it could be THEIR kid dead in a wreck -- the Nay Apr 2012 #10

No you're not wrong........... socialist_n_TN Apr 2012 #11

He is home! Botany Apr 2012 #12

whew ! REACTIVATED IN CT Apr 2012 #13