[Redplum]

Hmmmmm...no mention of Colton’s dad anywhere in the piece. You know, the half of the parent duo that would teach him about how to handle risk.

Instead, mama has successfully put all her fears into him, turning out yet another soi-boi.

[crusty old prospector]

Maybe single momma can’t afford a new car and insurance.

[NorthMountain]

mama has successfully put all her fears into him

TEAR DOWN THE WALL!!!
TEAR DOWN THE WALL!!!
TEAR DOWN THE WALL!!!

[GOP_Party_Animal]

You know, the half of the parent duo that would teach him about how to handle risk.

Yeah, I noticed that too; no fathers were interviewed in the entire article. I wonder why.

I was the primary teacher for my kids and I think that's common with other fathers. Moms have skillsets all their own, but understanding risk and handling machinery are not typically among those.

[FamiliarFace]

Playing devil’s advocate here, maybe Dad is out working a job that pays for all of the schools and activities? If she’s working, it’s got to be part-time at best.

I agree that she is putting fear into her son.

[cherry]

I taught my kids to drive....dtr at 16 and son at 17....

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Instead, mama has successfully put all her fears into him, turning out yet another soi-boi.”

Exactly. And that said, *I* don’t want the ‘Coltons’ of the world driving, either!

[Labyrinthos]

“You know, the half of the parent duo that would teach him about how to handle risk.”

And how to drive a stick.