Abeera Anwar
Every parent looks forward to certain milestones — birthdays, graduations, and yes, teaching their child how to drive. In my family, it’s become a tradition that when one of my daughters passes her driving test, I’m the one who helps them prepare, and we all celebrate with a dinner out together. But with my 16-year-old, things went differently. She refused to let me teach her, wouldn’t even allow me to ride in the car once, and chose to rely solely on a driving instructor. What should have been a moment of pride turned into one of rejection — and at our family’s celebration dinner, I finally snapped.
A Family Tradition on the Road
The One Daughter Who Said “No”
Brushed Aside for a Driving Instructor
Not Even Allowed in the Passenger Seat
Celebration Night Standoff
My Ultimatum at the Dinner Table
The Real Wound Beneath the Anger
Just Let Me Sit Once!
Pleading Father
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Looking back, I know my reaction came from a place of hurt more than anger. It wasn’t just about the driving — it was about feeling shut out of an experience I had shared with all my other daughters. Maybe my words were too harsh, but in that moment, I wanted her to understand just how much her decision had stung. Whether that makes me the a**hole or simply a dad struggling with rejection, I can’t help but wonder if I’ve drawn a line I can’t take back.
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