Just exploring alternate options doesn't mean that they have to chosen correct? Somehow feels a bit disloyal though - at least to me...... Something to think more about.
How'd the permit acquisition go? BTW, my oldest one is nearly 18 and couldn't care less about driving or getting his license - his young brother had the countdown doing and knew the day he turned 15.5 and could drive with a parent. Funny how they can be so different on some things.
Me-48,W-51 M-22,T-24 S- 18,16,9 Feb-Jul '11 Away from Home, after initial B date Aug-Dec '11 Back at Home on couch Dec '11-now Same bedroom, room mates only Dec '14 W files initial D paperwork