My son took his drivers permit test again today, and he failed it on the last question. Poor guy. He failed it on the first question last time, so at least he is making progress. I am confident that in 15 days he will pass it.
On the way home from the DMV he was understandably upset with himself - the "system" - the question that tripped him up - and the world in general. I tried to cheer him up by telling him that even if he had his permit today, I won't let him drive yet.
I don't think that helped.
Nor did telling him how old I was when I started driving, or that most people drive because they have to not because the want to or that driving is expensive dangerous destructive filled with rage and fear and hate. Nope, none of that helped him at all.
And before long, I was resenting driving! I subject myself to it every day of the year. I can't even get to the store without driving. There is literally no way to walk or ride bike safely to a store where I live. Even if I wanted to ride my bike to work, there are no bike paths for me. I might be able to ride along the train tracks, but they cross the InterCostal Waterway and that bridge is always up.
Drag around and click the placemarks on the map below and you can see my neighborhood. The line goes from my house to work, and crosses right over the waterway. The train tracks are actually a great option - if I want to swim.
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As you can see, I am effectively cut-off from everything because of the automobile. That is the price you pay for living in a safe neighborhood near a major city. Nope - like it or not - I am forced to drive.
Civilization sure knows how to take the fun out of stuff.
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