What's the best way?
@mossjanicelynn (1240)
United States
8 responses
@yanstill (1490)
• China
12 Apr 07
well,i think one thing you could do is to tell your parents what you are thinking and what's on your mind. you are concerned about them,and if they want to go somewhere,you can drive them to.
if your parents love driving,i think it's okay if they drive slow on the country road.one way is to go with them,be in their car and you can also enjoy yourselves.
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@mossjanicelynn (1240)
• United States
12 Apr 07
I need a more direct way to tell them they are putting themselves in danger as well as others. No country drive, they fall asleep for 15-30 seconds at a time sometimes and they are always making excuses for it. When I know what it is. I am thinking of going the doctor route. But since I have already stated my concerns they will know it was me that called the doctor. How many more accidents are they going to be in?
@blackbriar (9075)
• United States
14 Apr 07
oh my, that is very serious. It's definately time for you to talk to their doctor about it. Maybe he can talk them into finally handing over their driver licenses.
@lpetges (3036)
• United States
13 Apr 07
unfortunatly, there really is no "good way" to tell them. nine times out of ten, it the law that finally steps in after they have had too many accidents or have killed someone. A lot of older and i mean in the higher 80's and up, never even had to take a test to get their license., so they have been driving all these years just because they were able to as a young person. I fear older drivers more than teenagers. One person last year almost killed my daughter in a car accident, simply by not even paying attention while changing lanes. in my opinion, they should all take a test every year after 65. it would make the roads a lot safer!
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@mossjanicelynn (1240)
• United States
13 Apr 07
I wish they could afford a live-in housekeeper too. But a driver, never in a million years, it's a good suggestion on it though.
@haedescanes (592)
• Philippines
14 Apr 07
Well, i think you should have a heart to heart talk so that they would understand your intentions. INform them about the dangers and the consequences of driving at a very old age. State the pros and cons. Likewise, inform them that you are concern and let others do the driving for them. Let them know that you care and being careful is far more better than not being careful at all or taking up the risks.I am sure they will understand! Goodluck!
@blackbriar (9075)
• United States
14 Apr 07
Depends on the aging parent. If the parent is unable to respond quickly enough to avoid accidents, then it's time to just take the wheel. With my mom, I would come right out and tell her when it's time for her to relinquish the wheel over to someone who can drive more safely. Being stubborn, it would be very hard for her to do that. Least she knows her limits and refuses to drive at night now, which is good. She also won't drive in the winter if there is a little snow on the roads.
