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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. The new driver rules in our state do specifically exclude immediate family. That's actually my ideal resolution of this issue, that DD not be considered immediate family for the purposes of these restrictions. But if he actually has a stellar first six months (no accidents, no tickets, no evidence of phone use, etc) I could see relaxing that in certain circumstances.[/quote]

You want to tell your stepson he's not "immediate family"?  Isn't that kind of hurtful?[/quote]

We wouldn't put it that way! I'm just suggesting we use the laws already in place as a guideline and not take advantage of that exception. If there are rational, safety based reasons he shouldn't drive his 6 year old cousin, then those same reasons exist for his not driving his six year old sister.

My father was actually killed in a car accident, and, in my line of work, I've seen many kids killed or permanently disabled because of unsafe driving. My stepson is actually extremely reasonable about the fact that I have stricter car safety rules than his dad. In this case, however, the rule is going to be coming from both of us. (His dad and I have also now agreed to follow the law guidelines for nonsiblings unless one of us is in the car. I'm fine with that compromise.)[/quote]

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