Quote:
Originally posted by Nathans_Dad
I will go out on a limb here and say that buying a new Cayman S for a 15 year old is in no way ever ever ever ever ever going to prepare them to be as successful in life as possible...
|
I disagree. In reference to an earlier post I made on this thread, where I finished HS, there are always examples of spoiled rich kids amounting to nothing but barren shells, wasting oxygen.
I can also cite numerous examples of just the type of behavior you say will "never prepare a 15 year-old" for life that runs counter to your posit.
It is a sliding scale, IMHO: I make my children work for things. They have defined tasks and goals they must meet in order to merit luxuries (horses, trips, TV and X-box to name few).
Who is to say that, in his world, the P-Car was the exact same carrot any parent issues to encourage positive behavior.
And we all do it with our children: Set goals, reach goals, attain reward. This kid MAY just be on a different scale from yours. I suggest you get over it.
Lastly, concerning the fact that the Cayman may be too much car, have you guys been on the highway much? A Mustang is too much car as far as I can tell.