[M.D. Holloway]

Holy crap! I went out and told him that this project was gonna cost $$$ and he said that he has been think about it and said he was thinking of dropping an engine from a Lincoln just like you said!!!! Either he is monitoring this site (unlikely) or great minds think alike (yours and his).

Some may consider this a form of child abuse but lets go back to when we were 17. Building a race car or hot rod was right there with getting stink finger. I maintain that as long as he isn't breaking a law or crushing his head, torso,, hands or legs then I shall grant him liberty to go forward.

I have dropped thousands and I mean thousands on select sports and music lessons for my Daughter. While she is gifted in all things she isn't going to be a professional musician or a D1 school full ride athlete. Its part of her over all education. I haven't put any money towards his 'projects' and only pay for his ammo for shooting (sometimes). This is his, self funded.

I want him to succeed yet I also know he must fail as well. Its not easy seeing it but there is no better teacher. Plus, when a young man has sniffed the fumes (exhaust fumes, perfumes) he looses all sense that would be considered common!

So, forgive me if you may feel that I am letting him fail and being a crappy Dad.