Djgb13 2,338 Posted November 11, 2019 I’m not talking about 3-4. Like 7-13. Driving a boat or jetski when noones around and you let them drive for a short while. Or out in the country and you let them sit in your lap and “drive” with you controlling the gas and brake. Any of y’all do that for your kids? It was some of my favorite memories growing up when dad let me drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted November 11, 2019 Should make a song about it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted November 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Djgb13 said: I’m not talking about 3-4. Like 7-13. Driving a boat or jetski when noones around and you let them drive for a short while. Or out in the country and you let them sit in your lap and “drive” with you controlling the gas and brake. Any of y’all do that for your kids? It was some of my favorite memories growing up when dad let me drive Really? That’s nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted November 11, 2019 My youngest rode with me on the tractor when I was not mowing (that is dangerous). He started mowing the lawn as soon as he could reach the pedals. He started out as a really great driver. Just got his hoisting license at 18 and wants to drive heavy equipment. Youngest one just got his driver's permit and I am in fear every time he drives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted November 11, 2019 Should make a song about it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted November 11, 2019 That's pretty common where I live. Most kids are driving dirt bikes, four wheelers, snowmobiles, golf carts, go-carts, tractors and combines here in Iowa. My wife and her siblings all learned to drive at a very young age and her first car was a stick shift. Almost all farm kids learn to drive by the time they are 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,564 Posted November 11, 2019 He's already drinking so why not? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted November 11, 2019 Started driving in a '63 Ford Falcon 3 speed on the column on grandfather's farm when I was 12-13. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted November 11, 2019 Of course. Sort of a silly question to me but maybe it’s different in big cities Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,034 Posted November 11, 2019 My 12 year old niece is my designated driver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted November 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: My 12 year old niece is my designated driver Ah yes the Uncle who is the black sheep of the family,I can relate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted November 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: My 12 year old niece is my designated driver [GFIAFP] Can size???? [/GFIAFP] Just for naomi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted November 11, 2019 Once a kid can reach the pedals and physically be able to drive, it’s fine to teach them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Cloaca du jour said: Should make a song about it.. Yep. Was listening to this right before I posted. Made me remember sitting in my dads lap and driving his truck. He controlled the gas and brakes. I steered but he had his hands right there in case he needed to take over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,485 Posted November 12, 2019 5 hours ago, Djgb13 said: I’m not talking about 3-4. Like 7-13. Driving a boat or jetski when noones around and you let them drive for a short while. Or out in the country and you let them sit in your lap and “drive” with you controlling the gas and brake. Any of y’all do that for your kids? It was some of my favorite memories growing up when dad let me drive I don’t have any kids but I get it. It was good times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted November 12, 2019 I let him drive some of the machinery around the farm, give him a chance to drive the old pickup here and there. Give him a chance to start getting some of the skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted November 12, 2019 If we could get the orientals on board with letting their children drive they all might know how to operate a vehicle in a few generations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted November 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, bostonlager said: If we could get the orientals on board with letting their children drive they all might know how to operate a vehicle in a few generations. Is that stereotype all that accurate anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted November 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Hawkeye21 said: Is that stereotype all that accurate anymore? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted November 12, 2019 Just now, bostonlager said: Yes. Are there actual statistics to back that up? I'm curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted November 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Hawkeye21 said: Are there actual statistics to back that up? I'm curious. Nope. Boils down to their impaired vision because of the slanty eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted November 12, 2019 Just now, bostonlager said: Nope. Boils down to their impaired vision because of the slanty eyes. I had a feeling it was something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 519 Posted November 12, 2019 Not yet but soon. He's 8 now, time to get my DD trained up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites