Archive for September, 2009
As much as Iâd like to trust my daughter, I remember the way I behaved as a teenager. Parents were seen as the enemies, or at least the people who should be misled and left in the dark as much as possible. Now that sheâs 17 and driving an old used car of her own, Iâve taken steps to ensure that she isnât out carousing into the wee hours on a school night.
I let her know right up front that the car would be outfitted with a device allowing for GPS vehicle tracking. It would give me the ability to check on the location of the car at any given time, so I would know if she deviated from her schedule, skipped school, and so on. She didnât take too kindly to the new plan, but Iâm making sure that honesty is foremost on our agenda.
For years, some men have rightfully prided themselves on an ability to find their destination without the help of navigational aids. Having a good sense of direction is important; it helps you to stay alert as a driver when youâre solving logical problems along the way. But what about those people who are not blessed with navigational skills? Should they be made to suffer in silence, too embarrassed to pull over and ask for directions?
In dash navigation is discreet as well as invaluable for the directionally disinclined. It takes all of the worry out of finding your way by selecting the appropriate turns and offering time-saving tips. In the end, youâll be glad that you surrendered your foolish pride and upgraded to a reliable system of navigation.