I have to say that for the most part, being a parent through the years has been great. It really has been. However...teaching my oldest kid to drive is easily the worst thing I've experienced. She puts so much pressure on herself to be perfect, and frankly I don't think she's ready to drive yet. And things don't go that great for she and I. I can't seem to say the right things, and when the kid makes an error - as happens when learning - it just goes worse. And my wife has done very little to help her drive. Which is starting to be a sore point with me. I know I'm not a very good teacher (note to teachers -> teaching is a gift) as I'm more of 'do' person.

So the kid wants to drive, hates to be less than perfect and isn't learning fast enough for her standards. But you know how it goes, I'm sure she feels self conscious as she is older than 16 and has friends who can drive. I think she's finished all her paid driver lessons. She does have her permit.

Anyway, any thoughts out there for me or her? I'm feeling a little crappy about my parenting skills and she's in her room upset over the driving we tried this evening. It did not go well.