GS will be 17 next year, will have driving lessons. Our son, his dad, has a company car and learner drivers not allowed on the insurance, ok when test passed.
DS has asked if we would be willing to put GS on our insurance, to practise in between lessons. DS would supervise. DS would pay the extra cost of insurance.
We have two cars, both a few years old. DH and I are the only named drivers, maximum no claims discount, very reasonable insurance.
I am not keen to do this and said so. DS has said in the past that when his children are old enough to learn to drive, he will buy a small cheapish car for them, GD is three years younger than GS. But doesn’t seem keen to do that now. He and DIL are in good jobs, and could afford to do this.
DH sits on the fence, as per usual, doesn’t want to upset anyone.
AIBU to think that although we always try and help out wherever possible, I do feel this is not really something we need to be involved in?
To be fair, we don’t use the cars to a huge extent since we retired, and DS pointed this out! “ Your cars are sat on the drive most of the time!”
I left it that “Well, we’ll see nearer the time” but feel unhappy about it all. DS obviously thought we would agree straightaway, and looked a bit miffed.
So, please tell me, AIBU?
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