my father REFUSED to allow me and my sister to learn to drive. We had to fight so hard to get him to “allow” us. You CANNOT not drive in LA. Especially if you’re a college student living at home and having a 30 mile commute. There were so many tears and slammed doors and crying fits. I REALLY had to fight for the right to drive and finally he broke down when I was 19. Same story with my sister, who was 2 years younger. My younger brother ? Got his license at 16 :) no fights, no arguments. But my mom still doesn’t drive and now she has to take the bus everywhere because my father doesn’t feel like driving her places. So fucked up.