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So this is relevant to me, especially today.
My father and I weren't close. He had no interest in my hobbies or interests and never made an effort to share his with me. C'est la vie.
My son and I bond over cars, amongst other things. I didn't blanche when he wanted a BMW 3-series for his first car but when he had his heart set on a 2020 instead of an older model, we discussed the car, what I had budgeted, etc. and came to an agreement.
He's done the usual things kids do these days. Intake, down pipe, wrapped roof, etc. His car got hit in the school parking lot, I negotiated with the other dad and got him cash for the repair. He jumped at the opportunity to change the bumper to an M-Sport version. He found an aftermarket bumper, arranged to have it painted, etc.
Last night I was thinking about it and reminded him that he needed to make sure the paint cured properly before installing it and he took the opportunity to tell me that he loved cars and gets so excited about each mod. And thanked me for helping him to enjoy the hobby.
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