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re: Does HS graduation warrant a new car
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:10 pm to SirSaintly
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:10 pm to SirSaintly
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Isn't it kind of tradition at this point?
Maybe for rich folk
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Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:10 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Plus there’s no rhyme or reason - it all depends on the person.
Thinking back on my high school friends I still have.. one who grew up with nothing is the snobbiest most materialistic person I know (I love her for it). Having no help didn’t teach her to be frugal or cheap. She spends plenty of money.
Another who grew up with nothing couldn’t afford to keep up with colllege/life expenses since she had to work for everything so now she’s a career waitress..
I wasn’t super spoiled but my vehicles were bought for me (and car insurance paid). I now have a great job I love.. zero debt (and never had it). I budget well. My credit is excellent. And I never need my parents’ help anymore.
I understand wanting to teach your children the value of money but purposely stacking cards against them when you can easily afford to help them makes no sense to me.
Thinking back on my high school friends I still have.. one who grew up with nothing is the snobbiest most materialistic person I know (I love her for it). Having no help didn’t teach her to be frugal or cheap. She spends plenty of money.
Another who grew up with nothing couldn’t afford to keep up with colllege/life expenses since she had to work for everything so now she’s a career waitress..
I wasn’t super spoiled but my vehicles were bought for me (and car insurance paid). I now have a great job I love.. zero debt (and never had it). I budget well. My credit is excellent. And I never need my parents’ help anymore.
I understand wanting to teach your children the value of money but purposely stacking cards against them when you can easily afford to help them makes no sense to me.
This post was edited on 12/17/17 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:16 pm to LouisianaLady
Y'all let jackalope hijack the frick out of this thread
Point was a NEW CAR
Answer is still no. Kids are young and dumb. They are bad drivers for a reason. The other college kids are probably just as bad drivers or even worse.
Point was a NEW CAR
Answer is still no. Kids are young and dumb. They are bad drivers for a reason. The other college kids are probably just as bad drivers or even worse.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:19 pm to ElectricWizard0
quote:
I see on here a lot that most people think high school graduation isn't a big deal or a major accomplishment. What are yalls thoughts on big gifts such as a new car for graduating?
There is no way in hell I'd ever buy a kid a new car, much less for something as non-note worthy as graduating high school.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:19 pm to Rouge
he specifically said a car that will break down 
the worst drivers arent college kids imo
the worst drivers arent college kids imo
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:24 pm to Jones
I wonder how many people who say "no fricking way" either:
A) don't have kids
B) couldn't afford it anyway
A) don't have kids
B) couldn't afford it anyway
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:25 pm to go_tigres
quote:my daughter earned a full ride with out of state tuition. I bought her a new Corrola for graduation, and made money.
My son graduates this year. He's a 4.0 student with full ride scholarships to multiple schools....and he drives a 10 y.o. Pathfinder. If he wants a new ride, he'll need to buy it(and the insurance) with his own dime. I wasn't raised to be a spoiled arse, neither is he. No entitlement folks at my house.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:27 pm to ElectricWizard0
quote:Everything is relative to an individual’s income and/or personal preferences. Both of my sons got used vehicles when they turned 16. Both vehicles should last them through college.
What are yalls thoughts on big gifts such as a new car for graduating?
I have no problem with someone buying their kids new cars when they graduate high school. It’s just not MY thing.
Don’t judge or be jealous if you know people who do, it’s their kids and their money.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:31 pm to ElectricWizard0
quote:
high school graduation isn't a big deal or a major accomplishment
It is only likely the biggest life event in the kids life at that point and the very beginning of stepping into adulthood.
Nah. No big deal.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:37 pm to ElectricWizard0
Working a part-time job through High School and paying for it themselves warrants buying a new car for graduation. Not only that but it's probably the best education they will get in high school
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:38 pm to SG_Geaux
quote:
It is only likely the biggest life event in the kids life at that point and the very beginning of stepping into adulthood.
Nah. No big deal.
If you don't have 3 rental properties and aren't the VP of your company by high school graduation you're a piece of shite snowflake millennial according to the OT
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:44 pm to Jones
quote:
We(the collective OT) are still smart and athletic, but now we are all poor and frugal/cheap
Sounds like growing up and paying your own way thru life.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:52 pm to ElectricWizard0
They basically give you a diploma for showing up, so no. For a good college degree, yes.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 3:56 pm to jdeval1
quote:
My parents bought my first 3 vehicles. I graduated college with zero debt because my parents paid my tuition, books etc. They also paid a 15% downpayment on our first house as a wedding gift. I turned out just fine
When were the apron strings cut?
Posted on 12/17/17 at 4:00 pm to danilo
quote:
When were the apron strings cut?
Bout 26. After grad school. My dad paid my kids tuition last year even though we didn't need him to. He didn't even tell me that he did it. I asked him why and he told me "old men invest in their grandchildren"
Posted on 12/17/17 at 4:03 pm to fishfighter
paying your own way is so overrated. families are supposed to help their own.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 4:15 pm to ElectricWizard0
It must be a SEC thing, most of the Big 10 schools don't allow freshman and sometimes even sophomores to have cars on campus unless they commute.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 4:20 pm to ElectricWizard0
No graduation warrants a new car. Financial situation should determine amount of car one can afford.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 4:43 pm to go_tigres
Cudos and well done sir
This world needs a lot more "parents" with this approach to parenting
This world needs a lot more "parents" with this approach to parenting
Posted on 12/17/17 at 4:46 pm to ElectricWizard0
I bought mine a car before her senior year so she could duel enroll in college.
But to answer the question, no, unless that’s the highest educational level the kid is expected to attain. For my kid there will be at least two more graduations to go.
But to answer the question, no, unless that’s the highest educational level the kid is expected to attain. For my kid there will be at least two more graduations to go.
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