Thread: my kid wants my GP

I was givin my first car to me and it was a 99 Oldsmobile Alero. Yes, it wasn't the coolest car to drive, but I sure learned how to drive by having that car. I then sold it and bought my GP lol.

A lot of kids today don't appreciate anything and always expect more, even though they may already have it made, which really frustrates me. I was brought up to appreciate what you have and take pride in everything you do.

If your daughter is a good kid, has good grades and stays out of trouble then get her a car. I wouldn't give her your GTP, but go buy her a car for maybe 1-2 grand. Not only will she get a car for free, but she will also learn how to appreciate the car and realize that having a car is not only a privilege but money doesn't grow on trees either.

Originally Posted by GTBabyGirl

classic spare the rod and spoil the child. my mom made me buy everything myself i wasnt even allowed on her car insurance.. i appreciated it. im not sure how old you are but kids dont give a $hit anymore. especially if it comes free.

I was spoiled, first car was an old 79 mustang, bought for me at 15 for a grand. old but I miss it, still didnt really car about it. 17 I recieved my 95 Mitsu*****y pickup, free from grandparent.... ran it to the ground, but i learned to drive a 5spd with it. Tried to buy my first car myself at 19 in college, couldn't afford it and it fubar'd my credit... now at 25 my GTP is almost mine... all bills mine, and I'm happier for it.

I think had I bought my own at 16 I'd be a better person STILL for it. Not that Im a spoiled brat but I wasted a good 7-8 yrs before I learned to appreciate anything. Make her get her own, or at least get a job to help buy it.
It not, get her a $1000 beater and tell her if she wants something better, work for it

Originally Posted by DreadMcLaren

A lot of kids today don't appreciate anything and always expect more, even though they may already have it made, which really frustrates me. I was brought up to appreciate what you have and take pride in everything you do.

If your daughter is a good kid, has good grades and stays out of trouble then get her a car. I wouldn't give her your GTP, but go buy her a car for maybe 1-2 grand. Not only will she get a car for free, but she will also learn how to appreciate the car and realize that having a car is not only a privilege but money doesn't grow on trees either.

This 100%

Originally Posted by matt5112

Your first mistake was posting in this thread.

Yep and that's why I didn't want to, I knew this would happen. I'm fine with ppl hating on me but don't bring my parents into it.