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Windmill

I only hope our judicial system is listening to the facts of these accidents and others like it! I know in California a new driver (under the age of 18) needs to have their license for 1 whole year before others may accompany them in the car. As much as this might inconvenience parents and personal lives it could most importantly save lives. This was an accident, but the grief touches so many. Statistics show young new drivers have a higher percentage of these types of accidents. Their inexperience plays a major factor. Given more time behind the wheel could prove to change the stats. Also, any new driver who receives a citation for careless driving should lose his/her license until they are 18. As a parent, we should take away that benefit ourselves. Driving is a privilege, not a right!

What is scarry about this situation is all of these student (from Coronado) just went through "Every 15 Minutes". The almost exact sinario was played out. The students seemed affected by the program, but sadly, not enough. I have two students at Coronado. My children are not in what we call the popular group (going to parties) but are well known. Students put others down if they are not in their "Group" and teens so badly want to be part of the group. The pressures young teens put on each other to be cool or accepted is too much! My heart breaks for the mom and dad and family of Olivia. There are no words that can make it right! Please know that there are many parents praying for you and your family. My daughter had classes with Olivia since the 7th grade at Miller and had many wonderful things to say about how sweet and caring she was. All I have left to say is God Bless Olivia and her family.