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How many of you people drive? & for those who don't has that hurt your parents? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/autism@lemmy.world
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Edit: My father is a little disappointed or maybe sad that I don't drive. My mother too

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[–] 11 points 2 months ago (6 children)

Why would it hurt someone's parents that they don't drive ? feels like such a strong choice of words.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago

    In most of the US, Canada and other pathologically car-centric societies, driving isn't really optional, with no public transit options to speak of. So someone not driving would lead a very dependent and limited life. I don't know where OP is from, but I guess that's their case. That's not the case for most of rest of the urban areas of the world.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago* (3 children)

    They want space and time alone. For the kid to go out and be social.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    And to be independent. If said kid(assuming 18+) doesn't drive and the parents have to drive them everywhere it's going to get old quick.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    What, I drive with my parents often. It isn't really problematic, but I do drive myself when I need/want to.

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