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Prepare in advance for this meeting by developing a list of what you want to talk about. For example, are there certain restrictions you’d like lifted, like an early curfew or a prohibition on seeing more grown-up movies? Or is there something you’d like to be able to do, like choosing your own clothes or going out with friends? It may be helpful to talk this list over with a trusted adult, such as a teacher or coach, before approaching your parents. That person will be able to give you an adult’s perspective on what you’re asking. Take their advice into consideration as you revise your list. You want to set the conversation up to succeed. The most important thing is for you and your parents to have a thoughtful, respectful dialogue. If the conversation becomes a heated argument, you will have undermined your own goals.  The car is often a good place to have a conversation. You don’t have to maintain eye contact, and you can always use the passing scene or what’s on the radio to transition naturally to less intense topics.  Avoid bringing up difficult topics late at night, when everyone is tired. Try to talk to your parents alone, without siblings around. Describe why each of these requests is important to you and what you hope to get out of it. In addition, explain how you will keep yourself safe even with increased independence. For example, you might say: “I’d like to be able to hang out at the mall with my friends until 9 p.m. on Fridays. I really like spending time with my friends, and I often don’t have the chance to socialize with them during the week because of homework and after-school activities. I’ll keep my phone with me so that you can check on me while I’m out, and I’ll come home at the time we agree.” Hearing them out shows that you respect them. Even if you disagree with something they say, you can respectfully ask for clarification and explanation, and then listen to what they have to say. Demonstrate that, while you might push back on some things, you are not simply brushing off their advice and requests.  Reflect back what you are hearing. This helps to ensure that you are correctly understanding what your parents are saying. For example, you could say: “I hear that you worried that I’ll drink or do drugs with my friends if I’m hanging out with them at night. Is that right?” It might be helpful to talk through possible scenarios with them. For example, if your parent says, “I’m worried that I won’t know where you are late at night,” you might talk about different approaches. For example, you could give your parents a detailed itinerary with alternate people to contact if for some reason you don’t answer your own phone. What signs of maturity are your parents looking for? Do you have particular patterns of behavior that worry them? Even if your parents are not yet willing to grant your requests, they might be willing to agree to a plan: if you demonstrate a certain level of maturity over a certain time, then they will will reconsider. Parents are often affected by memories of their own decisions as teenagers. They might be haunted by the risks they took or the bad choices they made. Ask your parents about their experiences. Be ready to listen empathetically, paying special attention to what their stories reveal about their fears. Talk about the choices you are making and how your own life is similar to or different from theirs. If your parents refuse to budge or even to listen to your requests, consider asking for help from a teacher, religious leader, or guidance counselor. They may be able to explain to your parents that your need for greater independence is developmentally appropriate. And, they will be able to shed a different light on you and how you behave outside of the home. You’ll need to revisit these topics over time. If your parents agree to try even one thing on your list, the conversation was a success. Your job now is to show that you can handle the increased independence and responsibility, so that they will consider other requests favorably later on.

summary: Ask for a meeting with one or both of your parents. Choose a quiet time and location for this conversation. Explain your requests clearly. Listen carefully to your parents’ responses. Talk about ways that you could earn greater independence. Ask your parents about their own adolescence. Ask a trusted adult to talk to your parents. Remember that your relationship will not completely change as the result of one big conversation.


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The sooner you get a Florida driver's license (or Non-Driver ID) the better. If you already have a license from another state, you will not have to take the written or driving tests to get a Florida license. For the record, you have 30 days after filing the Declaration of Domicile to get a Florida driver's license (you may get a Florida license with or without this declaration, which we’ll discuss in the second section). To get your license:  Bring your out-of-state license to your local Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (county tax collector). Take an identify document with you too, such as the original or certified copy of your birth certificate.  It's also okay to bring a US Passport, or a Certificate of Naturalization. Provide proof of your Social Security number. This could be your Social Security card, a W-2 or pay stub. Offer two documents that prove your Florida address. A mortgage deed, Florida car registration or recent utility bills are the most commonly accepted, but anything with your new address should suffice. If you don’t intend to drive, you need to get a Non-Driver ID card. This is the same exact process as getting a Driver’s License (without any tests, of course). Transfer your car title and get registration for your car ‘’in Florida’’. You have 10 days after establishing Florida residency status to complete this task.  Get car insurance in Florida. Submit proof of your policy to the county tax collector. Show the original title to the county tax collector. Bring the car you want to register to your county tax collector's office, so they can check out the VIN. Pay the fees. It costs around $400 to title and register your car for the first time in Florida. You will also have to pay the typical registration fees, which vary depending the age, type, and weight of your vehicle. It is convenient to do this while getting your Florida driver's license  – often at the DMV (county tax collector) they will attach a voter registration form along with your new address forms. However, you can also register with the Supervisor of Election. You must wait until the voter registration books open, as they close 30 days prior to an election and reopen after an election. This is a simple form that takes about 5 minutes to fill out. After you hand it in, your work is done. It's as simple as that!
summary: Get a Florida driver's license. Register your out-of-state car. Register to vote.