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Post by bc2ca on Aug 15, 2015 1:18:40 GMT
that the world does not revolve around him.
The poor guy had great plans to drive to school this year. At the beginning of the summer I strongly suggested he schedule his DMV behind the wheel test for a couple of weeks before school started. He finally got around to making the appt and was *SHOCKED* to discover the earliest day available was Aug 26th (school starts on the 17th).
He didn't bother to schedule his final mandatory behind-the-wheel lesson until this afternoon and is *SHOCKED* to discover the earliest he can do that is Sep 17th. If I was willing to sign him out of school to take the lesson he could get one a few days earlier, but it would still be after Aug 26th. He has had to reschedule his DMV appt and the earliest he can get that now is Sep 30th.
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Post by tincin on Aug 15, 2015 1:21:35 GMT
Great life lesson.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 15, 2015 1:28:05 GMT
Hope he learns from this. Sometimes they quickly forget until the next time!
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Post by tampascrapper on Aug 15, 2015 1:34:30 GMT
Yep it's a great lesson to learn
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 2:14:10 GMT
Better he learn it now than later in life. It sucks for him, but it's not the end of the world.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Aug 15, 2015 2:20:11 GMT
Yes, great life lesson. And good for you for letting the chips fall!
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Post by theroadlesstraveledp on Aug 15, 2015 2:22:35 GMT
Yep. In most places you have to schedule at least a month in advance. Grrrr! He can chalk it up to experience, and will hopefully learn from it when he sees the people in line without an appointment one day.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Aug 15, 2015 2:22:43 GMT
Just shocking;)
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Post by bluepoprocks on Aug 15, 2015 2:49:33 GMT
I have had my license for 18 years so I was a little surprised when a girl I know told me she had to wait 2 months to get an appointment for her driving test. I didn't even have to make an appointment when I went. You just showed up took the written test and then the driving test.
I'm guessing this isn't new and your son should have know better. Hopefully he learned something from this.
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Post by kluski on Aug 15, 2015 2:56:02 GMT
Well the world can't revolve around your son bc certainly it revolves around my dd.  I know totally my fault bc well at least my world does revolve around her. Sorry he is bummed and no doubt you are secretly bummed for him. |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 15, 2015 2:58:09 GMT
Great lesson to learn. It sucks from his point of view, but planning ahead is a life skill that takes a few lessons before it is learned.
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Post by k8smom on Aug 15, 2015 4:59:43 GMT
Yep. It's tough when mom doesn't arrange everything.  Makes them finally appreciate all we moms do behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. My ds graduated from college in May 2014 with the intent to go on to grad school. May - late Fall of last year he worked a part time job, lounged around, hung with his friends, slept a lot, played video games... and then had to really buckle down to work on grad school applications at the last minute. His #1 and #2 choice only accept applications in December and you guessed it... he didn't get his materials together in time! He was mad at the world, mad at his undergrad professors for not meeting his timeline for recommendations, (!) mad at the grad schools for their strenuous requirements (Film grad school programs), and mad at ME for not reminding him and keeping him on track! Every time he opened his mouth to complain I reminded him that he was an adult and this was his sole responsibility. Period. He was not a happy camper. He's been working and saving his $, and is ready to apply December. Very slow learning curve with my fella, but I think he's on board now! |
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Post by jemali on Aug 15, 2015 5:14:48 GMT
And won't he be SHOCKED if he doesn't pass his test the first time and has to wait to take it again!
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 15, 2015 5:37:05 GMT
I have had my license for 18 years so I was a little surprised when a girl I know told me she had to wait 2 months to get an appointment for her driving test. I didn't even have to make an appointment when I went. You just showed up took the written test and then the driving test. I'm guessing this isn't new and your son should have know better. Hopefully he learned something from this. Oh, he knew better  |
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 15, 2015 6:00:09 GMT
And won't he be SHOCKED if he doesn't pass his test the first time and has to wait to take it again! LOL I really do want him to pass on the first try. The poor kid missed on his first attempt at the written test (what, I was supposed to read and learn the whole manual?? even if it wasn't mentioned in the class?) after his sister passed with 100% on her first try and it was a humbling experience for him. |
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 15, 2015 6:03:26 GMT
Yep. It's tough when mom doesn't arrange everything. Makes them finally appreciate all we moms do behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. My ds graduated from college in May 2014 with the intent to go on to grad school. May - late Fall of last year he worked a part time job, lounged around, hung with his friends, slept a lot, played video games... and then had to really buckle down to work on grad school applications at the last minute. His #1 and #2 choice only accept applications in December and you guessed it... he didn't get his materials together in time! He was mad at the world, mad at his undergrad professors for not meeting his timeline for recommendations, (!) mad at the grad schools for their strenuous requirements (Film grad school programs), and mad at ME for not reminding him and keeping him on track! Every time he opened his mouth to complain I reminded him that he was an adult and this was his sole responsibility. Period. He was not a happy camper. He's been working and saving his $, and is ready to apply December. Very slow learning curve with my fella, but I think he's on board now! I feel your pain and have seen similar things happen with friends' kids. I hope your DS does get into one of his top choices |
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 15, 2015 6:18:01 GMT
And won't he be SHOCKED if he doesn't pass his test the first time and has to wait to take it again! LOL I really do want him to pass on the first try. The poor kid missed on his first attempt at the written test (what, I was supposed to read and learn the whole manual?? even if it wasn't mentioned in the class?) after his sister passed with 100% on her first try and it was a humbling experience for him. Sounds like my BFF's son. He refused to buy the road rule manual and refused to study for his Learner's Permit.... He did a couple of on-line practise tests and thought that would suffice. Well no surprises, he failed his test. Over here you have to do 120 hours of driving over 2 years on your Learner's Permit before you can sit the test to get your licence. He only has about 7 months to go until he is old enough to go for his licence but had only done about 4 hours driving. My friend has given up nagging him, he's going to have to learn the hard way ie. having his mummy driving him everywhere until he is 25yo!! |
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Post by gar on Aug 15, 2015 6:40:54 GMT
Did you manage to withhold the almost obligatory "I TOLD you so........." ? |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 15, 2015 6:50:19 GMT
A useful lesson learned.
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Post by DEX on Aug 15, 2015 10:59:48 GMT
And won't he be SHOCKED if he doesn't pass his test the first time and has to wait to take it again! Smarty pants me flunked the first time. I already had lined up my friends to go to a movie, where big shot me, would drive. My DS also did the same exact thing but was somehow able to take the test again the next day by going to some Podunk town. |
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Post by liya on Aug 15, 2015 12:06:10 GMT
Am I mean because I laughed when I read this? I have two young adults who STILL think the world revolves around them. More so my DD who is a 21 year old college graduate and not so happy to be learning her life lessons.
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Post by iowgirl on Aug 15, 2015 12:07:01 GMT
And won't he be SHOCKED if he doesn't pass his test the first time and has to wait to take it again! LOL I really do want him to pass on the first try. The poor kid missed on his first attempt at the written test (what, I was supposed to read and learn the whole manual?? even if it wasn't mentioned in the class?) after his sister passed with 100% on her first try and it was a humbling experience for him. LOL - is this a boy thing? My DS did the same thing. I told him to grab the book and read through it before going to get his learners permit. Nope. He knew how to drive... He didn't pass. He studied for it and passed the second time through, but this has been a constant theme for him. Sigh.... He is a great kid, but is so laid back. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 15, 2015 14:22:06 GMT
Did you manage to withhold the almost obligatory "I TOLD you so........." ? Withhold it? Shoot. That's one of the best parts of being a parent some days.  |
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 15, 2015 15:28:46 GMT
Don't you love it when someone else teaches the lessons?? I get tired of nagging and when someone else can shoulder the blame, it makes me very happy.  The learners permit test was online and I stood over the boy's shoulder when he took it. I was really surprised at how many of the questions I didn't know the answers to. If I had to take it without studying I wouldn't have passed it. There were some very esoteric questions that almost never come up in day to day driving. |
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Post by stingfan on Aug 15, 2015 15:58:31 GMT
I don't think it's just teens. I often put off scheduling things (because I hate making phone calls). And then I'm annoyed that I can't get in sooner.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 16:02:16 GMT
always such a hard lesson to learn. My brother, aged 53, still hasn't learnt it yet!!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 15, 2015 16:15:51 GMT
We have family members like this, and our mantra has become "The lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part." I've even had to lose a friend or two over the years due to that kind of thing. It's one thing if it's your kid, but who needs to invite all that drama on purpose?
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Post by gar on Aug 15, 2015 16:25:28 GMT
Did you manage to withhold the almost obligatory "I TOLD you so........." ? Withhold it? Shoot. That's one of the best parts of being a parent some days. True, true  |
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 15, 2015 17:03:40 GMT
I don't think you have to make appointments here to get the drivers teat, but I don't know. I think they'll cover that in drivers ed or well research it then
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 17:07:56 GMT
Good for you for not bending to accommodate him! It is a good life lesson for sure!
Good luck to him on his test!
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Time to get off the internet!
I know totally my fault bc well at least my world does revolve around her. 
Makes them finally appreciate all we moms do behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. 
