Reflecting on a recent discussion I have had in which I tried to persuade my teenage son that it is unsafe for him to be driving around at night. I used example reasoning along with statistics to try to prove my point logically. I used a presentation media to support my point of view in the form of a state farm video that had stories from other teens regarding he dangers of driving at night, with friends, speeding etc. One of the main points was that teens are far more likely to have fatal accidents at night and when other friends are riding along. I think the examples and real life stories had a deeper impact on both his logical and emotional reasoning than if I were just nagging him as Moms tend to do. Over all I think my persuasive conversation was successful. Although I can't expect that he wont be out driving at night, my point was to make him aware so he will be more cautious of not only his driving but others as well. He also understands why I want him in before the bars and clubs close when people are more likely to be out drinking and driving or riding with friends that might cause distractions.
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