Why do so many teenagers not care about getting their drivers license anymore?

This one stumps me. I almost shite my pants when I got my drivers license. Closest I'd felt to a little kid on Christmas morning since I was a little kid.

To what extent is it that so many kids these days are raised to be afraid of everything and think that everything is trying to hurt them.

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In bullet form list, Why do so many teenagers not care about getting their drivers license anymore?

ChatGPT said:

Here’s a bullet list of reasons why many teenagers today don't care as much about getting their driver’s license:

Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft make it easy to get around without needing a car.

Social media allows teens to socialize online instead of meeting up in person.
Environmental concerns — some teens are more aware of the climate impact of driving.
High costs — owning a car (insurance, gas, maintenance) is expensive.
Urbanization — more teens live in cities with public transportation options.
Parental caution — some parents are more hesitant to let their kids drive early.
Increased academic/work pressure — teens may prioritize school and jobs over driving.
Less cultural emphasis — getting a license is no longer seen as the big milestone it once was.
Fear of accidents — increased awareness of car crash statistics discourages some teens.
Access to delivery services — food, groceries, and shopping can be done online without needing to drive.
Would you like me to also rank these by what studies show are the biggest factors?

You said:
Yes please.
ChatGPT said:
Sure — here’s the ranked list based on what studies and surveys (like AAA, Pew Research, and transportation research groups) show are the biggest factors:

Top reasons (most influential):

Cost — High costs of car ownership (insurance, gas, maintenance) are the biggest barrier.
Ridesharing apps — Availability of Uber/Lyft makes owning a car less necessary.
Social media/online life — Teens socialize virtually instead of driving to meet friends.
Urban living and public transport — Many teens in cities have less need for a car.
Parental influence — Parents being stricter or more cautious about teen driving.
Mid-level reasons:

Academic and work demands — Teens are often too busy to prioritize getting a license.
Cultural shift — The "freedom" symbol of a car isn't as powerful to Gen Z compared to past generations.
Fear of driving/accidents — Some teens feel anxiety about driving or car crashes.
Lower-level reasons (less commonly cited):

Environmental concerns — Some teens are motivated by climate awareness, but it's still a smaller group.
Access to delivery services — Convenience of getting things delivered plays a role, but it's a secondary reason.