{"id":1071,"date":"2019-04-16T20:41:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T20:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2019-04-16T20:41:04","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T20:41:04","slug":"6-bad-driving-habits-children-pick-up-from-their-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/6-bad-driving-habits-children-pick-up-from-their-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Bad Driving Habits Children Pick Up from Their Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether your kids are of age to\ndrive or not, they\u2019re learning from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their lessons start much earlier\nthan you\u2019d think. And it\u2019s long before they get behind the wheel themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have bad driving habits,\nyour kids are likely to pick up on them. Why? Because they learn best by\nexample. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can tell your child that\nsomething is wrong, but if they see you doing that \u201cwrong\u201d thing, they\u2019re\nlikely to think it can\u2019t be that bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since driving is such a major\nresponsibility, it\u2019s crucial to send the right message to your kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here are 6 common bad habits your kids may be picking up from you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texting while driving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Texting while driving is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/risky-driving\/distracted-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">major cause of accidents today<\/a>, so it\u2019s a wonder anyone still does it. But if you\u2019re among the guilty, it\u2019s time to stop. You may think you have it under control but remember that you\u2019re an experienced driver. When your child is a teen, they\u2019ll probably pick up their phone to text too, and it may result in an accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Rage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aggressive driving is often a trait that\u2019s passed down from generation to generation. So is anger. So, if you\u2019re having trouble controlling your anger while driving, your kids are likely to struggle with the same. If you haven\u2019t shown them the right way to handle the situation, you can\u2019t really expect better of them. But just like texting and driving, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safemotorist.com\/Articles\/road_rage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">road rage can be dangerous<\/a>. If you want better for your kids, it\u2019s time to curb this bad driving behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laziness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t use your turn signals or come to a full stop at stop signs, your kids are likely to pick up on those habits too \u2013 especially if you\u2019re the one who is teaching them. But you might have some time on this one. Kids probably aren\u2019t paying attention to turn signals until they\u2019re a bit older. But it\u2019s still a good idea to start good habits now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slacking on Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kids get used to hearing the \u201ccheck engine\u201d or \u201ctire pressure\u201d signal, they\u2019re going to become immune to it. They get the message that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvocarsmallofgeorgia.com\/volvo-service-and-parts-center.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quality car maintenance<\/a> doesn\u2019t matter as much as it really should. If you don\u2019t maintain your car regularly, it\u2019s more prone to breakdowns and other issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a lead foot? When you drive above the speed limit, your kids are paying attention. They may even encourage you to drive faster because it can be exciting for them. But all this is just reinforcing the notion that speeding is appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hard  Braking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people quickly accelerate\nbefore they know they need to stop. This causes you to have to press the brake\npedal harder, which is terrible for the car. When you&#8217;re braking hard, you&#8217;re\nalso more likely to get into an accident, so this isn&#8217;t a habit you want your\nkids to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you get into the car, think about how you want\nyour kids to drive (when they\u2019re ready). If you don\u2019t have the same habits,\nit\u2019s time for a change. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your kids are of age to drive or not, they\u2019re learning from you. Their lessons start much earlier than you\u2019d think. And it\u2019s long before they get behind the wheel themselves. If you have bad driving habits, your kids are likely to pick up on them. Why? Because they learn best by example. 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