What do you teens think?

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Came_to_my_rescue

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Ok so I had a bit of a rough past, and in that past I would take my parents car in the middle of the night, and drive around. One night I had too much to drink so my friend drove and crashed the car. Bad I know but I'm not like that any more. Anyways so now I go to church every day of the week well I try to if it's a warm day I will walk (2 hours one way) or sometimes I can get rides from people but most of the time I can't go because it's too cold and I don't have a ride. Now my parents are buying another car now but we had a discussion and they aren't going to let me drive it, and they won't insure me for the car. I understand how they may not want to but at the same time why can't they just take the keys at night and let me drive to and from church? What do you guys think? I have been respectful and have listened to their point of view and I have told them I could pay for my own insurance, and fill up the car with gas but they still say no because they think I will connect with old friends. What should I say to my parents? Do you think they are right in not allowing me to drive?
 
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u have to earn there trust back and show responsibilty they may not ever let you drive there car again so show u can be responsible and get your own car and show them u can be a sensible driver and redo your driving test
 
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loeza89

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i was about to say that i actually had a similar problem you just have to be patience trust is something thats hard to obtain and even harder when you have lost it but be patient
 
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doodles91

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Well, I know if you're like me - you're not going to like it. But it is your parents car, and you live in your parent's home. As long as you live in their home you must honor them.

With that said there is still room for a humble appeal. You should appeal in a non-argumentative way and however they respond still be respectful. Personally, I'd wait to do this until you've fully proven to your parents that you've changed. If you do it right now, they may just laugh... wait until they've noticed a difference in you.

Although I said all that... I fully understand your plea! I have similar conflicts...
 
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Came_to_my_rescue

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doodles91 said:
Well, I know if you're like me - you're not going to like it. But it is your parents car, and you live in your parent's home. As long as you live in their home you must honor them.

With that said there is still room for a humble appeal. You should appeal in a non-argumentative way and however they respond still be respectful. Personally, I'd wait to do this until you've fully proven to your parents that you've changed. If you do it right now, they may just laugh... wait until they've noticed a difference in you.

Although I said all that... I fully understand your plea! I have similar conflicts...
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Ya it's hard cause I know I need to earn their trust and I know it's their car and their house but sometimes it's like you feel like screaming "Why can't you trust me!" Although I know fully well why they can't ugh anyone not in this situation my advice don't lose your parents trust
 
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