incentive by jantan

incentive

usually when I as the kids to come and open the gates for me when I drive up to feed the pigs I am met with moans and groans.

However if I follow the request with the words "you can drive my car" they leap at the chance. This is Sam who is just twelve and it his second 'go' at driving. Today he pretty much got the hang of clutch control and starting off. Must concentrate a bit more on the stopping bit of driving now tho because he missed hitting the gate you can see in the distance by a couple of inches.

Still trying to weigh up whether the not having to open and close the gates myself side of things is outweighed by the negative effects on my nerves and blood pressure.
Jo
fabulous to be able to give them the chance to manoeuvre a car early, wish we could do the same. Not sure Ryan would be able to reach the peddles though, at 14 he's still very small :/
September 1st, 2012  
Oh look at the delight you captured in this shot. A fun memory!
September 1st, 2012  
This is excellent......s h o t Jan Hall!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 1st, 2012  
Ooh great - you'll save a fortune in driving lessons - worth the frayed nerves though possibly not a big scratch up your bumper!
September 1st, 2012  
OMG! well, i guess it's different with living in a rural area... i could not imagine letting my 13 year old behind the wheel at this point! this is a lovely shot!
September 1st, 2012  
@judithg haha - scratches on land rover defender bumpers are de rigueur - just as well really!
September 1st, 2012  
@northy the secret is not to let them SEE your fear!
September 1st, 2012  
Lovely shot Jan. You are such a cool mum. Love his shirt. Reminds me of my middle son when he was 8 thrilled to be let loose with our ride on mower
September 2nd, 2012  
I used to be so jealous of kids like Sam -who were able to do this. And even drive tractors! Such joy!
September 2nd, 2012  
The kids will never forget you letting them drive!
September 2nd, 2012  
Great shot!!
September 2nd, 2012  
Lovely shot and you are a very brave lady Jan.... ♥
September 2nd, 2012  
It's just as well to get them used to driving at a young age in a controlled way I think...I was a nervous wreck going out with my daughter when she was first driving :o) I love this shot. He looks so pleased with himself xx
September 2nd, 2012  
having taught 3 daughters to drive, I was going to say, doing this will save you some grey hairs later. A little experience in a safe environment pays off later. The driveway is no longer exciting at 17.
Well captured
September 2nd, 2012  
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