My DD's boyfriend has taken her out on his motorbike for the first time today, he is very sensible, has passed his test and has had proper training. However as the daughter of an A & E nurse and a father who worked in the funeral trade I am painfully aware of the number of fatal motorbike accidents and in particular how pillion riders often come off worst. In addition I was widowed suddenly 20 months ago, and a policeman came to my door with the news of my husband's death, I know now that if my DD is out on the motorbike I will be waiting for that ring on the doorbell. I have told her how unhappy I am, and even told her the tragic story of a girl I knew in 6th form who died as a pillion passenger on a close friend's bike. Am I being unreasonable or overprotective as DD seems to believe? I have asked her to make it clear to her boyfriend that I am unhappy about her riding pillion, and said to her that each time she does it, it will be against my wishes. There is really nothing more I can do is there? She is nearly 18, I would just like some opinions and/or strategies for dealing with this difficult situation.
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Evenstar · 21/03/2010 23:09
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