
A Letter to My Teenage Son –
Sit Down and Speak Up
Dear Beloved Child of Mine: You and your friends have passed your driving tests. You’ve had your practice. You’ve gotten your licenses. Now the real tests begin, as you take the keys and drive around enjoying your newfound independence. Now I don’t need to tell you to buckle up. You know the “rules of the road.” But there are certain “rules of the seat” for passengers that you may not have learned in driving school. As passengers you have an important role to play in the