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Backseat Drivers<\/em> – a new car show for kids<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the things I\u2019ve discovered when conducting my research is that a woman\u2019s interest in cars is often the result of an early positive and immersive automotive experience. Young girls who are introduced to cars through an enthusiastic father, brother, or male playmate are more likely to develop a familiarity with and comfort around automobiles than those who do not. Traditionally, young boys are introduced to cars through the acquisition of ‘toys that move’ \u2013 planes, trains, trucks, and automobiles \u2013 so are exposed to technological playthings at a young age as a matter of course. Cultural prescriptions being what they are, most young girls do not have such an experience. If girls do not have male family members who encourage an interest in cars at a young age, or grow up playing with \u2018toys that move\u2019 like their male peers, the chance that they will become automotive enthusiasts is rather unlikely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recently ran across a couple of articles on my automotive feed that discussed a new streaming network program about cars hosted by three children, one of which is female. As one auto journalist noted, \u2018the show is directed by real car lovers and the three kids who are hosts are charming and fun and genuinely into cars as well.\u2019 Backseat Drivers <\/em>covers many aspects of the car hobby, and includes a lot of enjoyable activities that provide a fun introduction to cars. Not only does the show cover a wide range of cars, but the young hosts do fun stuff involving drag races, eating in cars, and a brake test involving pi\u00f1atas. There are guest appearances by noted auto aficionados, including street racer\/drifter Greg Leone and Jalopnik\u2019s Jason Torchinsky. As the reviewers note, there are episodes involving a Tesla trying to park itself, \u2018unashamed adoration of a Grumman LLV mail truck,\u2019 and one segment devoted to microcars. Considering how early a love for cars tends to happen, Backseat Drivers<\/em> fills an important void not only in programming for children, but automotive programming as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certainly Backseat Drivers<\/em> was inspired by a concern that young people\u2019s interest in the automobile is waning. But it is encouraging to see that developing car curiosity among young girls is considered part of the solution. While there has been a concentrated effort among educational institutions, automotive manufacturers, and science and engineering organizations to increase STEM participation among girls and young women, Backseat Drivers <\/em>suggests that it is never too early to foster an interest in cars. With this new fun car show for kids, there is a good chance that girls will get the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oliva, Jacob. \u201cStart \u2018Em Young: \u2018Backseat Drivers\u2019 Is Like \u2018Top Gear\u2019 for Kids.\u201d Motor1.com<\/a><\/em> 16 Apr 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torchinsky, Jason. \u201cThere\u2019s Finally a Car Show for Kids and I\u2019m On It a Bit.\u201d Jalopnik.com<\/a><\/em> 17 Apr 2020 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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