If Your Daughter...

Of course, the natural way is to go directly to the hospital to see to it that everything is being done to save her or make her feel better. I wouldn't be able to sit and wait for phone calls. I would have to rush to the hospital immediately.

Of course, I would be right there. I would want to see for myself that she was okay. I would also want to make sure that she had been thoroughly examined by medical personnel to be certain that she was really okay before being released. Even if she were 28 instead of 18, I would be there. Really, who likes to be at a hospital by themselves? It is scary and boring and miserable. I know that I certainly wouldn't want to be at a hospital all by myself; I would want my boyfriend or a friend there with me.

Of course I would, if I could. But my husband is one who tends to want to sit around at home and wait for the "phone" call and since he has the car, more than likely I wouldn't be able to..

I would go to the hospital. Ofcourse I would and I would stay by her side. I have always been at the hospital when she has had to go. For her two kids, gall bladder and all of it. She doesn't have a man in her life that would be there and I am her mother. Hospitals are pathetic places and not some place like home at all.

First, I am from a different culture and country altogether. So my upbringing tells me - I will leave and visit her the moment I get to know of it, no matter where and in what circumstances I am in. That said, I cannot and will not deny that there are still some chances wherein I might not be able to do so (practically) - I am ill, have been said no to climbing stairs, driving and also I might be having other issues by the time I have a kid of 18 years (I have ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis today and who knows I might have some other major issues by that time). So in that situation I will have to wait for the phone call - but yes, I would still be desperate to be taken there before that call. It has happened once already between me and my wife, she was undergoing a surgery and I was not allowed to visit the hospital, so I know how painful it would be if it was my kid. you do mention on responses on pg 1 that your parents didnt turn up - well, there might be some reasons you might not be aware of or anything else. though this part is not on the discussion, but I would still suggest to find out the reasons for that because today you are no more 18 and you realize that doing such a thing is not an easy thing for a normal parent. think about this too. take care

LovingMyBabies first I would wait and see just how bad it was. Just to be sure it was'nt just something minor. But as soon as I found out what was going on oh yeah you bet no matter how far away it was I would be right there. And then again knowing me and how Iam when it come to my children I would be on my way.

If I am a good mother , a mom who Loves her child And puts her needs first, I am on the first thing running an my way to the hospital! but if I'm a mom who sees Everything revolving around me, a mom who hasn't contacted with my daughter in years, I would stay home.

Either of the words "accident" or "hospital" would have already sent me flying to my would-be-children's (as I don't have any child yet) direction. You could imagine how I would feel if these two words were in the same sentence and totally referring to my child.

I definately would go see if she was okay..there's no way I would wait around for the end results...what if something happened and you never got to tell her that you love her...one last time!

hi lovingmybabies On first thought I would find a way to get to her but too it depends on what the circumstances are,as some people might not have a car or way to get to her, this is harder to answer'than at first thought, me being me I would find a way to'get there and see if she is okay,but even as much as some love their'daugthers they might have other responsibilities that made it difficult to get to her. So if I had small children and no'way to get to her at once,I might wait for a pbone call.

Regardless of age, I can't be at peace upon knowing my child is in danger. Granting the damage is not that serious but still I won't feel security until I saw my kid with my own eyes.

Definitely Ill go there immediately, coz by going there does not mean only to see if shes ok or critical but for the primary reason that she needs support, assistance specially from her family and as a mother I dont think I can tolerate the agony while sitting on a couch and just wait someone to call me reporting her condition.

I would be there as fast as i could. And i don't even have kids yet, even if it was my brother or sister i would be there.

I would go straight away. Even though they are considered adults at 18 it's still important that you go in person to make sure they are OK. I know everyone is different but if I was in an accident and in hospital I'd feel quite upset if my mother didn't make the effort to get to me even if I knew she loved me phsycologically I'd feel I needed her there. Hope that makes sense

If it was at all possible, I would go myself. My daughter will always be my daughter, and an hour is not too far away to go.

I guess it depends on if I knew the severity of the car accident. And I guess if I had transportation. Ideally, it would not be that bad. I've been in a few accidents that required a trip to the hospital in an ambulance. But for me personally, if my daughter had been in a car accident, even if it was an hour away, I'd be there. I'd just have to.

i don't care how far it was away, i would hop in my car that very minute and drive to see her and see if she was ok. after all, she is my daughter.

hi LMB, I don't have daughter yet but in any cost if someone whom I loved meet an accident I immediately go there and check what happened. I will not wait for a call or advice from anyone happy mylotting

Not only my daughter but even another family member. I could not settle down unless I am able to see that person live. I think it could be very uncomfortable for me.

I would go there. I think she would appreciate it if I go there, I do believe in that caring and love heals.