Is it wrong that my parents won't let me drive myself places?

[Anonymous]

I am a 19 year old girl and I have had my driver's license for a year and my parents won't let me be a responsible adult by letting myself drive myself places with their car. I live in a neighborhood where I need to drive places and I can't afford a car at the moment. I'm also having a hard time finding a part time job. They always have to drive me everywhere and I don't want that to happen anymore because I am more than capable of driving and it looks bad that as an adult, they have to drive me everywhere. I also. commute to college. Am I considered an irresponsible adult by not having a part time job and not riving myself places? Is it wrong of them to treat me like a child at my age by driving me everywhere when I suppose to be driving myself places?

[JRICHARDS1996]

I'm 19 and literally only in the past month have my parents finally allowed me to drive myself places despite having my license since I was 17. Their excuse was always that if I screwed up, they'd get dragged into it as we're on the same insurance plan.

I wouldn't say you're immature. You're in a hard spot trying to be an adult yet not having the freedom to be able to. Plus, despite your ego, living with your parents while you attend college is a GREAT way to save money. Keep at it for as long as possible.

But NEVER lose sight of your goal. Keep pursuing your desired education. Then you'll never be immature; just smart and economical.

As for driving, it takes a while. My only advice is to be patient. It's a process getting your parents' permission to drive alone. First they made me drive them around places for practice before finally sending me to do chores alone for them around town.

[BertMacklinFBI]

if its their car then I understand. you should get a job and buy your own, then they can't say shit.

[LalaMaryn]

For a person who just got their license, I can see why your parents won't let you drive because you barely have driving experience and they are nervous. But at the same time they have to learn to trust you and that if you couldn't drive you wouldn't have your license. I guess you'll just have to talk some sense into them until they let you