Teenaged children often do not think or plan past the immediate and as parents we need them to do so. If they cannot what will they do when we are no longer attempting to control their actions through their aging or rebellion. Your 16 yr old S is two years from the age of majority where he will legally be an adult. Control does not work and attempting to do so breeds resentment and rebellion.
We have a responsibility to illuminate the consequences of actions and enforce boundaries. My impression is you have a reasonably mature introspective 16 yr old. Rather than attempting control, attempt to deepen the trust you share. Ideally he will stop and think before he acts and if he can see negative consequences alter his plans to minimize them.
Monitoring mileage is insane. IMO it is better to explain maintenance/fuel costs and responsibility.
BITS Me 55, ACK, when did that happen? Doesn't feel like 55 D 30 S 27
You create your own universe as you go along - Winston Churchill
