[Dave L]

Growing up I was always provided what I needed when I needed it. If I needed clothes or shoes for school I got them, If I needed the car to get to a job I had it. What I didnt get was the blank check to do anything and everything I wanted. I worked my but off to buy a portable CD player ($400 at the time), I worked my but off to buy a new snowboard, I worked when I decided to wear Ralph Lauren clothes. I also invested money to save for my education. What I learned was that if I wanted something I had to work for it. I try to do the same with my kids.

You were certainly best to leave it alone, nothing good could have come from you suggesting a different way to parent.