[Nea Wood]

Trouble is, a lot of parents (at least the ones I know) get real sick of schlepping their kids around and can't wait for them to get licenses. As soon as the kids are 16, the parents are taking them for their driving tests, buying them cars, and saying, "Thank the Lord I don't have to drive the kid to the mall, school, etc. anymore." If they did decide to raise the driving age, some of the biggest screams would come from parents.

[moog]

Yes, they would. You are right. My dad expected us to be responsible or else. We had to EARN the right to drive the car. It was always a battle, but I loved hearing the words, "I suppose" from my dad. One time though, my brother and I were going to a dance and hit my dad's boss' parked car. Needless to say, we were scared s---tless. We got out, saw there was no damage, and went on our way.