Re:How driverless cars will affect our cities
by mikeg8 on Friday March 29, 2013 @10:40AM
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One of my biggest questions is what does this do for Children and young teens? Can they now ride in their families car by themselves? Do rich 12 year olds get their own car?
Driverless cars could open up entirely new age ranges to "driving" (10-16 and the elderly who can't physically drive anymore). And if these kids are riding around by themselves, what impact does this have on their social development. I enjoyed getting picked up by my mom or dad and the discussions we had in the car; and I look forward to picking up my children and talking with them about their days. But this may not be something future parents feel is important and those lost interactions would be a shame IMO...
Driverless cars could open up entirely new age ranges to "driving" (10-16 and the elderly who can't physically drive anymore). And if these kids are riding around by themselves, what impact does this have on their social development. I enjoyed getting picked up by my mom or dad and the discussions we had in the car; and I look forward to picking up my children and talking with them about their days. But this may not be something future parents feel is important and those lost interactions would be a shame IMO...