<p>The plebe can get permission from their CO to go with another parent. Some companies will go so far as to grant permission more “generically.” It is not up to the parent to make the call- the plebes themselves will know what is allowed and what is not.</p>
<p>What I would suggest is not to “override” or attempt to persuade someone out of a “polite decline” of a ride…rather, respect that there is always a reason behind things- some we are privy to, some we are not.</p>
<p>As silly as the rules sometimes look to “us,” they need to be followed nevertheless… sort of like when we had the kids at home under our roofs, with our “silly rules” that we expected to be followed “to the letter.” There is room, however, for exceptions… only the lesson being asked of the plebes is to “ask.” Encourage them to do what is expected, as silly as it seems at times.</p>
<p>Then there is the flip side… “you rate what you skate”…
learning how to navigate around the rules and regs…
While I am only an outsider looking in, from everything I have heard, it would appear that philosophy has been around for decades…at least dating back to MIDN Door and company!</p>