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at a very early age. Because I missed the Bozeman High School driver’s education enrollment, my son Andrew had to go down the road to Belgrade for his class. This was a real educational experience for Drew. He took the class with kids he had never met, and he was partnered with a driver who had been operating a stick shift on his family farm since he was 8 years old. This was more than a little intimidating for Drew, but he got through it, and I feel more comfortable with his driving each and every day. Heather and I do not have any magic beans or sage advice that can keep your kids from being one of the statistics listed above. We live in a scary world, and as long as we want the freedom of driving, some bad things will happen. The most important rules we have for Andrew and Chandler driving include the following: Absolutely, positively no alcohol. This does not mean no alcohol in the vehicle. It means no alcohol anywhere. This is a little easier now that Heather and I no longer drink. •
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You will be home by your curfew. (10 p.m. for sophomores, 11 p.m. for juniors, and midnight for seniors.) Nothing good ever happens after midnight, and there is absolutely no good reason to be out so late. You will tell us each and every time you use the vehicle. We know where you are going and when we can expect you back.
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Driving at night is limited to short trips with a purpose. Absolutely no joy riding after dark.
We do our best to enforce these rules. However, like anything in life, there are no guarantees. We hope and pray that your kids find their ways home safely.
- Lucas Foust
Thanksgiving Prep for the Whole Family
HAVE A ‘ROLLER DERBY’
Thanksgiving is more than just a feast; it’s about coming together as a family and being thankful for one another. So why wait to get into the spirit until everyone is seated at the table? Here are a few ways you can make the actual preparation of Thanksgiving dinner fun and engaging for the whole family! No, not those rolls — yet. Making the feast a family project can turn the day from a hectic list of chores into a magical bonding experience. It’s important to match each family member to a job that best fits their abilities. Young children can mash potatoes or rinse ingredients in the sink. Older kids can take on more responsibility, like measuring ingredients, keeping an eye on timers, and GIVE EVERYONE A ROLE
setting the table. Teens and young adults can supervise their younger siblings and cousins in these important tasks and may be called upon to stir what’s on the stove while an adult checks on the football game.
Finally . While an adult should be the one to put these delicious baked goods in the oven, the whole family can help shape the dough. In fact, Care.com recommends making this a contest. Set aside a time when everyone can vie for the title of Fastest Roll Maker, and you’ll have plenty of warm, flaky, delicious treats come dinnertime. Letting everyone play a part may take a little more planning and add slightly more chaos to your Thanksgiving preparations. But it’s sure to produce a lot of great memories and bonding moments among your loved ones. And by the time you sit down to eat, you’ll all have something to be thankful for right in front of you — Those. Delicious. Rolls.
ROLL OUT THE DECORATIONS
Still not talking about bread. Not everything in Thanksgiving preparation needs to be tied to the kitchen. Creative family members of all ages can work together to bring some seasonal flare to the dining room. Maybe this means picking up some Thanksgiving coloring books, or perhaps the family can venture outdoors to collect autumn trimmings for crafts. It’s a great way to let each family member put their own personal spin on the holiday!
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