My son's friend

[DianaB]

I'm glad to hear that your son's friend wasn't hurt too awful badly. Your son will learn to be even more cautious now that he's seen what can happen. There are so many things out in this world that are dangerous for our children and so we just have to place them in God's hands. But Mom's always worry about their children. It's what we do best!!!!

[Janet]

Oh Mandy I know your pain. My son got his drivers license last January and I'm still a nervous wreck when he takes off. I wish here in the states they would raise the age to 18, but it would 'cramp' too many parents lives, I guess.

Hope your son's friend heals quickly and will always be careful and watchful of others.

[AngieDoogles]

Aww Mandy, I'm so sorry about your son's friend. I'm glad he wasn't hurt badly though.

It must be such a scary time for mothers when their children start driving. I remember how scared my mom was because her brother was killed in an automobile accident. It was difficult to convince her to let me drive, but she did because she knew I would need to learn at some point...

[katepoet]

We have friends with scooters here, too, but the traffic is so heavy I don't want our son to get one. They just aren't as expected I think. I am glad your son's friend survived - hope he is a quick healer. I am also glad that your son's scooter broke down at home and not on some main road while in transit - phew! Hang in there, Mom!

[Mandy]

Thanks girls ~ i now remember what my mom told me years ago "small children, small problems - big children, big problems" .... a lot of those "reminders" from way back, are coming back to me now.

Hey Sheryl, thanks for the reminder!! LOL >>>> Anyway - try not to worry your heart too much. Before you know it he will give you something else to worry about, LOL (kidding)

[highlans]

Mandy I know what you are going through my son 18 has just passed last week his driveing test it took him 4 attemps, ashamed to say each time he failed I was glad but you mum's will understand that. He has been given a car but when he goes out I give him a list of do's and dont's and he smile's and say's yes mum and I can only hope he takes heed. But I cannot relax untill he is home safe and if out at night like this evening I will not be able to sleep untill he is home, hubby on the other hand is able to snore through all my worrying.

[Mandy]

Highlans i understand completly. You lay awake, and wonder if he is ok, and will finally fall asleep when you hear the key open the door, and know hes home safe.

Both my husband, and i lay awake when our son goes out night-fishing with friends, we take our cell phones, and landline phone, and keep them on the side table next to the bed, waiting for one of them to ring lol - during the night my husband phones him a couple of times to ask him if "hes had a bait" but i know better lol - before he hangs up, he will tell him "if there is anything, U CALL"

It's hard to let go, i try not to show him, but i am clear to him of my worries. I have seen too many accidents happen, few friends, with kids hes age, it's just something that will never wipe off my mind.