There’s a Teenage Milestone That I Couldn’t Wait to Achieve. My Son Is Actively Avoiding It.

Care and Feeding There’s a Teenage Milestone That I Couldn’t Wait to Achieve. My Son Is Actively Avoiding It. Advice by Nicole Chung June 11, 20261:00 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My 15-year-old doesn’t want to learn how to drive. He’s been able to work towards his permit for over a year, and he doesn’t want to start the process. I don’t get it.

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