Growing up both my mother and grandmother were terrified of everything. I spent many a night in the storm cellar because it might rain. Since my mother was too scared to drive, I got my license at 14. My father was never home so I ended up being the driver of my family. It helped me be independent, but I would have never allow a 14 yr old drive. I was so not ready be that responsible at that age. It did force me to grow up fast.