COMMENT 143233
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2011-02-05 10:26 AM |
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Yep call them. Kids need to know people are watching them. Edda come on now that was too easy.
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COMMENT 143237
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2011-02-05 10:33 AM |
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Pit move.
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COMMENT 143239P
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2011-02-05 10:33 AM |
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Nope. Tell the kid yourself, nicely.
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SHOREBIRD
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2011-02-05 10:38 AM |
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Tell the kid when and where you saw her texting. Also tell her that she has two days to tell her parents before you do. The goal here is to create maximum anxiety for the kid around the issue to texting. Hopefully that anxiety will return every time she thinks of texting again while driving.
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COMMENT 143243
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2011-02-05 10:38 AM |
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Tell the kid, tell the parents, and tell the world via EdHat. You've then covered all your bases.
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COMMENT 143248
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2011-02-05 10:42 AM |
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I like Shorebird's solution. No matter what method you use however, something must be said to someone; Just imagine not saying anything and then reading or hearing about her running someone over while texting. . .
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COMMENT 143251
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2011-02-05 10:50 AM |
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Take a photoo and mms it to the driver and the parents. enough said
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AQUAHOLIC
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2011-02-05 10:59 AM |
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I want my friends to notify me if my child is acting in an unsafe manner. I also have no qualms about letting my friends know if I see their children doing the same. i.e., speeding, texting while driving. Their reaction is always one of relief and appreciation...that's why we're friends.
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COMMENT 143255
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2011-02-05 11:03 AM |
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I know we are anonymous here but yes, please. Please tell me if you see my children doing something they should not be doing and you have my permission to correct them on my behalf at the time you see them doing it.
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COMMENT 143257P
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2011-02-05 11:07 AM |
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yes tell them
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TWO ABBYS
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2011-02-05 01:25 PM |
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I would talk to the teen. Tell her you care about her and want her to be safe.
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COMMENT 143313
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2011-02-05 03:41 PM |
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Choice: worried more about the innocent victim of a potential accident caused by this illegal driver? Or, something else. Talk to her directly. Let her know there are consequences when one breaks the law in public for all to see. Particularly when her illegal actions can cause harm to others.
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COMMENT 143316
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2011-02-05 03:59 PM |
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Let the parents know, there should be dialog with their child. Your comments directly to the child will likely mean nothing.
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COMMENT 143319
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2011-02-05 04:26 PM |
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I would tell the parents. If the parents seem to just roll their eyes and say, "I know, I tell her all the time..." then follow it up by talking to the teen too.
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BECKY
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2011-02-05 09:34 PM |
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Edda's response was classic.
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COMMENT 143352P
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2011-02-05 09:48 PM |
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Yes, tell her parents. You may save her or someone else's life. If she were my child I'd want to know.
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COMMENT 143365
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2011-02-06 07:04 AM |
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@ Shorebird "The goal here is to create maximum anxiety for the kid..." LOVE this!
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COMMENT 143367
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2011-02-06 07:14 AM |
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It might be helpfull if there was legal slap on the wrist to impress texters even more...a warning sufficiently anxiety-ridden enough to be a wake-up call. If there is something like this that I'm not aware of, then I would tell the teen that she has 2 days to tell the parents before you report her to the police.
It's better to be the "bad" guy and rat her out than to allow this dangerous behavior to continue.
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ANDY
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2011-02-06 07:50 AM |
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yes yes yes!
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COMMENT 143374
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2011-02-06 07:57 AM |
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Likely as not the parents do know. Why all the fuss and bother about telling them? They are probably unable to do anything about it. Taking the car keys or the cell phone away is beyond their capabilities.
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SEEDLADY
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2011-02-06 08:15 AM |
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Yes, I agree with Shorebird. Kids needs to realize the consequences of breaking the law. Good tactic. Parents who pay for cell phone 'unlimited' etc, are enabling their kids, let's face it. If you are worried about them, give them a phone with min coverage and only limited #'s they can use. It's called Parental Control.
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COMMENT 143388
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2011-02-06 09:09 AM |
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I have, as a parent, taken the cell phone and/or the keys away from a sassy teen. It gets their attention fast and shows them there are consequences when their behavior is less that appropriate. One can can the cell phone service provider, explain why you are doing it, and temporarily block texting, or calls or whatever. They are usually cooperative and will waive any fee involved.
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COMMENT 143313
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2011-02-06 01:17 PM |
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What is a "nice way" to tell a kid illegally texting and driving she might end up like the poor 18 year old who mowed down poor Ashleigh Brilliant in a split second of inattention? It is not that she did not know she couldn't do this. She knew and did it anyway. Not nice.
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COMMENT 143446P
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2011-02-06 01:36 PM |
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Have them watch this ! link
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COMMENT 143450
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2011-02-06 01:47 PM |
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Google "missing Alex Brown" then go to Oprah's site for a heartwrenching video of what happened. Share it with the parents of the girl you saw texting.
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COMMENT 143455
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2011-02-06 02:06 PM |
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I've had this conversation. Last year I was visiting with a SBCC student and her mother. We talked about texting while driving. The daughter was somewhat defiant, she insisted her friends could drive and text. Mom and I said it was like a DUI, dangerous and stupid. I left kind of depressed, thinking most students must think this way. This morning I saw another friend and her daughter, a senior at SBHS. I asked point blank, "Do you text while you drive?" They both answered together, "yes." And the mom, kind of sadly said, "And I don't know how to get them to stop." To answer the question, I would talk to mother and daughter together.
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COMMENT 143651
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2011-02-07 11:30 AM |
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I agree with Shorebird. But what if the parents think it's ok and/or do it themselves?
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COMMENT 144649
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2011-02-10 08:28 AM |
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So, if we see parents texting while driving, should we tell their kids?
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COMMENT 145055
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2011-02-11 02:31 PM |
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I hate to spoil the secret of Mayburry here, but they are probably getting drunk / high and having sex too. If you judge your kids as if they are the only ones doing this they will just not tell you, be convinced you are lame, and you will then have NO influence whatsoever. It's called hipocracy and teenagers have a huge radar for this. Tell on the teen if you are also committed to telling on all the adults you know that do the same thing, or worse.
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