Why does the grandpa in walk two moons let sal drive home by herself?

Answer 1

In Walk Two Moons, Sal's grandpa lets her drive home by herself because he trusts her and believes she needs time alone to process her emotions. It reflects his faith in her maturity and independence.

Answer 2

That wasn't quite what happened. He knew that Grams was dying, and that they wouldn't be able to complete their trip together. He also knew that Sal getting to see her mother by her birthday was going to be a huge event in Sal's life. It turned out her mother had died in a terrible accident, and Sal was going to see the last place her mother took a breath. He had taught Sal how to drive when she was younger on the farm so he knew she could, and it was a chance he was willing to take for her to be able to complete their journey and get some closure.

Answer 3

The grandpa in "Walk Two Moons" let Sal drive home by herself to show his trust in her and to give her the opportunity to prove her responsibility. It was a way of allowing Sal to take on more independence and display her ability to handle challenges on her own.