Why Teenagers Should Be Able to Own Cars

Although many parents believe teenagers should not be allowed to own their own cars, not all agree. The issue has many positive and negative aspects. For example, the responsibility, which (w/w) might promote (v.) quicker maturing, may also open the door to make various nonsensical (adj.) choices. However, the real issue is whether or not they actually (-ly) need a car. Undoubtedly, if a teenager wants a car solely for the purpose of cruising with friends, they do not currently (-ly) need one. Adolescents who (w/w) go directly from school to work, and right on to soccer practice afterwards, surely are in need of their own means of transportation. Allowing a teen to hold the responsibility of possessing their own vehicle, frees up some of the parents time. For instance, the parents no longer need to make the fifteen minute, or however long, trip to drive their teenager to school. Parents are conveniently (adj.) freed from the hassle of taking teenagers to run whatever errands the teenager needs done. Young adults with their own vehicle encounter the opportunity to prepare ahead in order to be punctual to work or school. Running errands, such as driving a sibling to soccer practice or shopping for groceries, may also free up a little time for parents. Moreover, paying for gas and other car expenses permits (v.) teenagers to glimpse what adult life requires of them. Owning a car instills (v.) in adolescents to make sacrifices because they are responsible for the upkeep of a multi-thousand dollar luxury item. In reality, cars are a luxury and not necessity. There are quite a few ways of getting around without a car, some of which are: using your own two feet or perhaps a reliable old bicycle. Because of their inadequate experience, teenagers inevitably (adj.) subject themselves to being a hazard to other drivers. Frequently, reckless young drivers surround themselves by similar friends, which (w/w) results in the temptation to participate in senseless