Get Your At-Risk Teen a Safe Ride Home
There are probably many times when a teen ends up in a compromising situation that they never had any intention of becoming involved in. They think they are just going to hang with their buds at the park or mall and then the teen driver diverts everyone to a party he got word of. If your teenager is the only one in the car who doesn’t want to attend they will be under incredible peer pressure to keep their objections to themselves.
The less exposure a teen has to drugs the less chance of teen age drug abuse. Wouldn’t it be better if your teen could ease himself out of the situation by making a quick phone call that guarantees a cab ride home?
Another scenario is the date gone bad. Where does your teen daughter go if the date she is on becomes uncomfortable or threatening. What if her date gets stoned or drunk? If she has to get out of the car or leave a party, how will she get home?
There is a nationwide service that addresses those concerns and it seems a simple solution.
“For parents, SafeCar means not having emergency cab fare saved or spent elsewhere. When a cab ride “feels free,” parents help students who are unable or unwilling to spend their own money on a taxi (a big issue). Load as much or as little as you like. Reload as you go.
SafeCar’s network of over 40,000 local taxicabs across the country means that we can get you home from virtually any location. Plus, we work with the best partners in every area so you don’t have to ride in a random taxi.”
They offer a free 30 day trial and with prom season around the corner, it might be worth testing. The above link will tell you more. Let us know what your experience is if you try it.
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