Something for us to think about. All these opinions have merit. But one day WE, if we live long enough, will be confronted with and/or demanded to give up this freedom of driving that we all cherish. It's not an easy thing to think about but how will we react when our time comes?
My parents didn't live long enough for me to have to deal with. My wife's dad gave it up on his own before he passed, her mom who is 93 finally gave it up on her own a couple years ago because of her vision.
Some will relinquish easily, but many of us probably not so much. We like to think that we will be reasonable and level headed when the time comes. Our matured brains and attitudes might think otherwise.
I'm reminded of younger folks complaining about encounters with older folks driving habits and them saying "that old foggy shouldn't be driving and should have his license taken away. I remind them that that may be you someday, if you live long enough!
Please consider when confronting your elders.
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