She doesn't want me to move on but I already have?

Question

Ok so I'm turing 16 soon and I want to learn how to drive but my mom is too afraid to teach me. My sister almost died in a car accident and ever since then she's been extremely afraid of driving. i can ask my friend to teach me but I really think it would be good for my mom to. She cries whenever any one talks about the accident. So how can I convince her to take me driving? should i just not even mention the accident...or do I have to?

Answer 1

I was in a car accident nearly ten years ago, and for a very long time I was unable to drive down the road where it happened and my mum even today likes me to ring so that she knows I've got in safely.

The memory of your sister in the hospital bed is more than likely still with her and is something your mum and your sister will never forget. Sit down and talk to your mum and find out what she's afraid of and explain to her why its important to you that she teaches you.