ARTFUL PARENTING
HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR TEEN’S ARTISTIC PASSIONS
When a teenager is involved in sports, it’s easy to show support for their passion. You take them to practice, go to their games, celebrate their victories, and help them learn from their losses. But what if your teen is more into arts than athletics? Without a literal sideline to cheer from, helping your child grow and develop in fields like writing, painting, and photography can feel — well, abstract. But make no mistake, parents can show concrete support in a few ways to help their budding artist grow and excel in the arts. Stars to Strive For Just as many young athletes have star players they look up to and try to emulate on the field, aspiring artists can look to those making waves in their artistic fields today. Often, school courses focus on “the classics,” which can just feel like homework to an aspiring artist. This is where you can help. Introduce the work of contemporary artists to your teen, or better yet, give your teen opportunities to discover them on their own. Trips to museums and libraries can be just as impactful on growing artists as going to a ball game. No. 1 Fan You may not have to drive your high schooler to writing practice, but you can still give them
the tools and support they need to hone their passion. The most obvious way is by asking to see their writing or art, but keep in mind many teens may not be willing to share something that personal. Still, reminding them you’re genuinely interested in their work can help them stick with their passion. Indirect gestures like buying them quality art supplies can also show them you value their craft. The Big Leagues Sure, there’s no varsity watercolor portrait team, but student artists can strive for important milestones. School clubs like student newspapers can provide a semiprofessional outlet for young artists, and there are myriad creative outlets outside the classroom as well. Community galleries, youth anthologies, coffee shop open mics — these are all amazing opportunities for your teen to take their work to the next level. Just as most teen athletes won’t be professional players, you don’t have to expect your artist to be the next Ursula K. Le Guin or Banksy. Whatever their interests are, helping your child explore their passions and enjoy a discipline will leave them with skills and memories they’ll draw upon the rest of their life.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Rights Injured in an Uber Accident?
Uber Accidents in Atlanta If you’re injured in an Uber accident in Atlanta, then you're entitled to UM coverage under your own insurance policy or under any associated policies if you are injured while riding in someone else’s vehicle. This means if you’re injured during an Uber ride in Atlanta, then you must alert all involved insurance companies as soon as possible. Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to claim a valuable source of insurance that can help cover for your damages. Accidents involving ride-share vehicles can be complicated because there are multiple parties involved: you, the Uber driver, the Uber company, and the other driver. The important thing to remember is if you are a passenger in a ride-share car and are injured in an accident, then insurance will cover you regardless of who is at fault. If you’re injured in a ride-share accident this St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year, don’t let anyone tell you there’s nothing you can do. Call 404-596-8044 and talk to an experienced car accident attorney about your case right away.
St. Patrick’s Day is in a few weeks, and many people will be celebrating an evening of adult libations. For this reason, many partygoers will turn to ride-share apps like Uber to get home and keep the roads a little safer. This is a very responsible decision. But what if the Uber driver is in an accident and you’re injured in the crash? Or what if you’re hit by an Uber driver while driving your own vehicle? Who takes responsibility for the accident? Uber and Auto Insurance Uber provides liability insurance for its drivers and uninsured motorist (UM) coverage for Uber drivers and passengers. This means if you’re in an accident caused by an Uber driver, whether you’re the passenger or another driver, the company’s insurance should be responsible for the damage. There may be $1 million in liability insurance provided through Uber available to you. Additionally, if you are a passenger in an Uber and you’re injured in an accident caused by another driver, you may have access to $1 million in UM coverage, if necessary.
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