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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 mountainRadish@lemmy.world 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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[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 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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[–] JamesBoeing737MAX@sopuli.xyz 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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[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

You have your parents drive you places or you tag along when they go out? Big difference...you also said you do drive yourself when you want/need. So not the same thing as OP.

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