Back then, my parents (Dad, specifically) would not allow us to learn to drive while we were in school. Per his confession in later years, he was worried we would wander off and might not finish our schooling if we got to take the wheel. He had a list of relatives (himself included) who did such, and the thought of us doing the same thing didn't sit well with him, so he did what he had to do. He did laugh when we teased him that he had been worried for nothing. But, admittedly, he knew better.
When my niece, Kits, started driving at 16, he said nothing except "congratulations and be careful." When my brother bought his 13-year-old daughter a secondhand mini SUV in January, he did not object. In fact, I sensed a bit of pride in his tone when asked the other day if Kaycee (my 8th-grade niece) likes her car and drives it to school. He replied proudly, "Yes. She is already good at it. She even brought two of her classmates here on Tuesday," and then went on and on with more chismis, lol!
But yes, he has a shift of perspective and perhaps understood that times have changed and the ways of the present days are acceptable too, even when they seem too unconventional for them older folks. Although we learned to hold the wheel not from him, I know he is happy and proud of how he and Mom brought us up, allowing us enough space to be curious, explore, and grow.
For a moment, I wondered how my parenting style would be if I had my own kids. Well, my Lil Guy seems to be at peace in my presence😅
But let me imagine further throughout the day and perhaps have a little conversation with my demons should they try to interfere, lol!
Until then, here's to a lovely weekend!
Photos are my own. 06042025/09:56ph
I learnt driving when I was seventeen
I learnt for just a week
My dad was strict too but most times lenient
That's awesome, and learning it quickly means you are interested in it. It's nice that your father is flexible.
Your dad’s change is cool, my grandpa was strict too but, not to me, to my dad, and my dad said he made a promise to himself not to be strict to his kids. Times really do change. I have to say the dog is adorable
Sounds like you have a cool dad :) Glad some evolve with time and the changes that it brings with it.
yes very very cool Dad and I look up to him as a man of virtue
I'm sure you're going to be a best mum. With all I read you do for yongi,, you are going to spoil them with so much love and care😊. !Luv
That's so sweet and nice of you mi !LADY💗 Thank you, thank you
Congratulations and be careful
Epic and sounds like my father. Our parents had many stereotypes in dealing with us but the trends are changing. Well, am here with you. Hope we do better with our children. And that dog is having a good time of his life indeed😂
Sounds like a common thing amongst parents. Hopefully, we will do even better when we get to have our own kids😉
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You drive sis? Or is it the husband that does the driving? I never learn how to drive. Even a bicycle😂.
Yes, sis. I learned at 27. Yung kapatid ko nagturo hehe. Pero usually c hubby nagda-drive pag lumalabas kami, unless wala sya. Bicycle, natutunan ko nung 20 ako, lol!😂
Takot Kasi ako sis, lalo lubak lubak Yung daan SA Amin Dati. Daming natumba SA bike. Yung IBA mukha pa nila nasubsob🤣.
Hehe, try mo next time sis hehe. It can be fun kahit masubsob ang mukha at magasgas ang paa, lol!
Drive at 13 year????
Here you can take the license to drive only when reaching 18y so basically school ending
Same here. Young ones can obtain a student driver's permit earlier (at 16-17) but can only drive when accompanied by an adult driver with a professional license. My niece is way too young to drive.
Nowadays the wheel is an important facility and girls also learn to drive at an early age. I'm sure if you've had your own kids then you're the best Mom too ❣️ your lil guy feels cozy and comfortable there 😍
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It's nice that things evolve with time and girls are no longer restricted from doing certain things.
Thank you for your confidence😍
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