magicminister:


STORY!!
she only got a driver's permit.
this means she cannot drive without someone with a driver's license in the car.
That is like learner's permit in naija!

Cutehector:
Sometimes I just laugh when I hear Nigerian parents especially dads say dey can't allow their children to drive until they be like ova 22years or smth.

People get involved in accidents everyday, both the skilled and unskilled.

ladyF:
Adren and Cutehector....

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. However, all these ones una dey talk na story. NONE of my kids will get behinds the wheels of a car before they turn 18. If they don't like it, they should force themselves to like it. Whether Ronaldo joined Man U at 2 years or whatever, dat one no *consign* me.

I'm going to be a very protective mom, they have their whole lives to be driving cars and whatever they want to drive, but for someone less than 18, knowing how to handle an automobile is not on the list of my top 10 priorities for your life at that point!

Lordaweezy:
This is actually an illegal thing to do. If the child is being taught how to drive a car at that age he/she will ultimately attempt an adventure with the car with can sometimes lead to serious consequences.

ladyF:
Adren and Cutehector....

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. However, all these ones una dey talk na story. NONE of my kids will get behinds the wheels of a car before they turn 18. If they don't like it, they should force themselves to like it. Whether Ronaldo joined Man U at 2 years or whatever, dat one no *consign* me.

I'm going to be a very protective mom, they have their whole lives to be driving cars and whatever they want to drive, but for someone less than 18, knowing how to handle an automobile is not on the list of my top 10 priorities for your life at that point!

rollUP:
Started driving automatic at d age of 16 without going to driving school or anyone teaching me I just used experience from lot of car racing game but I bash d car oo during dis process .

Just learnt manual last year. Omo e no easy o. Na automatic sure pass

Cutehector:
Sometimes I just laugh when I hear Nigerian parents especially dads say dey can't allow their children to drive until they be like ova 22years or smth.

People get involved in accidents everyday, both the skilled and unskilled.

magicminister:

STORY!!
she only got a driver's permit.
this means she cannot drive without someone with a driver's license in the car.
That is like learner's permit in naija!

Cutehector:
when did drivers permit and license and learner's permit get involved in this discussion.
I just mentioned she started learning how to drive when she was 16 and you are talking abt driver's permit.

Taiwo20:




There nothing back in teaching kid how to drive before 18. What is bad is letting them drive before 18. Atimes, parents could be so tired from the day's work that to warm a car or park it might become a chore(speaking from experience). I learnt driving before 18 but doesn't mean I started driving at 18.

Cutehector:
darling, alot of kids are driving in d united states! My cousin started driving when she was 16!

macklef:

D day my dad learned i could drive, or persay move a car. He was furious within him.
I just wonder why african parents are like this

klassykute:
and u know hw to drive too abi at age 3

ladyF:
Teach your kids how to drive at 15? The human being that made the minimum age18 wasn't in his right senses? Some people sef, this is so not safe!

Why don't you let him fly an airplane?

searchiing4love:




bull poo

adren:
The world is rapidly evolving and so are the inhabitants thereof.. it is no mere gainsaying that kids of nowadays develop and grow rapidly into adults and most times we wonder how time flies..
However, unlike their foreign counterparts, most nigerian parents are reluctant to teach and orientate their kids on driving lessons.
Driving is a skill which if acquired, is improved upon over time before the driver can become an expert at it..
So dear nigerian parents who can afford a car, highlighted below are reasons why you should teach your kids to drive before they reach full puberty.

1. freedom of expression: nigerian parents' head swell when their young ones make them proud but only little of them gives room to aid their kid's expression and courage.
imagine a 22 year old asking NLders how to toast a fine girl in his street wtf!!!
please, driving lessons can boost your child's morale and physical skills because kids are naturally born to be eager to learn new things..

2. emergency cases: i once heard a story of a woman who wanted to give birth.. her cell phone was down, her husband was away from the country, it was just she, 4 cars in her garage and a 12 year old who couldn't drive.. unfortunately, she died..
i heard another story too of a man who, while driving to his hometown with his 9 year old kid got an heart attack, it was that boy who bravely drove his dad to the hospital and saved his life ( it is no mere fiction, i saw it on a national daily)..
now, what does the two stories above preach to you??

3. sweet sixteen: in UK, when you are about to clock sixteen, excitements fill your heart because you are either gon get your own car or you are gon have full access to your parents'..
reverse is the case here and it is quite unfortunate.. even if you can't afford to buy your kids one on their birthday or you do not have one of your own, take them for driving lessons and obtain driver's license for them 'with faith'.. trust me, it is the best present for a sixteen year old..

4. sheer embarrasment: in this age, it is now more embarrasment for a teenager who can't drive than for a fully grown woman who can't cook ordinary soup..
yes..it is true
she can cover up her mess by buying food outside or employing others to, but you can't hide the fact that you can't drive..
infact, it makes you lazy and awkward..

5. job opportunities: evidently speaking, some firms require those with driving lessons.. driving is a whole skill on its own..

My dad's boss wanted to send me a message when i was 15 year old..he asked, could you drive?? i answered no.. he was just shaking his head in pity for me.. then, he asked his 13 year old girl to drive me to get the assignment done..
i had regrets from that trip, i am sure i'd have been paid a lot of money if i had acquired driving skills earlier..


Nairalanders, abeg come and share your driving meme and awkward experiences..

What age did you learn to drive??

Ever been embarrased by your lack of driving abilities?? please share


temitope steve reporting

ladyF:

Hmmm a kid at 15 driving? Some kids will still be so short, their legs won't' get to the pedals . I strongly disagree luv

Cutehector:
because they knw u will bash their car. Which is true in most cases.

Well it's good we are in a modern generation, let's just pray you dnt become like your father when your kids are of age.

Cutehector:
dnt be silly pls!

adren:
The world is rapidly evolving and so are the inhabitants thereof.. it is no mere gainsaying that kids of nowadays develop and grow rapidly into adults and most times we wonder how time flies..
However, unlike their foreign counterparts, most nigerian parents are reluctant to teach and orientate their kids on driving lessons.
Driving is a skill which if acquired, is improved upon over time before the driver can become an expert at it..
So dear nigerian parents who can afford a car, highlighted below are reasons why you should teach your kids to drive before they reach full puberty.

1. freedom of expression: nigerian parents' head swell when their young ones make them proud but only little of them gives room to aid their kid's expression and courage.
imagine a 22 year old asking NLders how to toast a fine girl in his street wtf!!!
please, driving lessons can boost your child's morale and physical skills because kids are naturally born to be eager to learn new things..

2. emergency cases: i once heard a story of a woman who wanted to give birth.. her cell phone was down, her husband was away from the country, it was just she, 4 cars in her garage and a 12 year old who couldn't drive.. unfortunately, she died..
i heard another story too of a man who, while driving to his hometown with his 9 year old kid got an heart attack, it was that boy who bravely drove his dad to the hospital and saved his life ( it is no mere fiction, i saw it on a national daily)..
now, what does the two stories above preach to you??

3. sweet sixteen: in UK, when you are about to clock sixteen, excitements fill your heart because you are either gon get your own car or you are gon have full access to your parents'..
reverse is the case here and it is quite unfortunate.. even if you can't afford to buy your kids one on their birthday or you do not have one of your own, take them for driving lessons and obtain driver's license for them 'with faith'.. trust me, it is the best present for a sixteen year old..

4. sheer embarrasment: in this age, it is now more embarrasment for a teenager who can't drive than for a fully grown woman who can't cook ordinary soup..
yes..it is true
she can cover up her mess by buying food outside or employing others to, but you can't hide the fact that you can't drive..
infact, it makes you lazy and awkward..

5. job opportunities: evidently speaking, some firms require those with driving lessons.. driving is a whole skill on its own..

My dad's boss wanted to send me a message when i was 15 year old..he asked, could you drive?? i answered no.. he was just shaking his head in pity for me.. then, he asked his 13 year old girl to drive me to get the assignment done..
i had regrets from that trip, i am sure i'd have been paid a lot of money if i had acquired driving skills earlier..


Nairalanders, abeg come and share your driving meme and awkward experiences..

What age did you learn to drive??

Ever been embarrased by your lack of driving abilities?? please share


temitope steve reporting

rollUP:
Started driving automatic at d age of 16 without going to driving school or anyone teaching me I just used experience from lot of car racing game but I bash d car oo during dis process .

Just learnt manual last year. Omo e no easy o. Na automatic sure pass

macklef:

No bro, d african parents mentality is dieing off. After our own parents generation die off,
Our kids generation would be so exposed that we exposed parents wunt have a choice.
Kids of nowadays operate ipads. Dey would drive cars with ease cos manual sef will soon fade out.

Taiwo20:




There nothing back in teaching kid how to drive before 18. What is bad is letting them drive before 18. Atimes, parents could be so tired from the day's work that to warm a car or park it might become a chore(speaking from experience). I learnt driving before 18 but doesn't mean I started driving at 18.