Ardella,
Well, if he goes through money quickly and he is saving to buy himself a car....then that is HIS problem, right? There were many times I didn't have money for gas and my dad basically told me that it was my own fault (which it was, but it seemed pretty harsh at the time). I am still not very good with the whole budget thing, but getting better. If he has to pay his own way (or part of it) it not only helps you out financially but teaches him responsibility at the same time. Part of that responsibility is learning to budget and prioritize. Man, I sound like my dad. Could it be happening? I'm turning into my dad? Ewwwwwww!!!!!!
Julie
who is now freaked out at turning into her dad
Ardella Cottrill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Julie,
As of right now, my son is 15 and can only get odd jobs until he turns
16...........so far that is his plan so he can save for a car etc.......but
the way he goes through what money he does earn (most goes on cd's or his
girlfriend; occasionally some clothes) it will take him a while to save........
Ardella
At 12:36 PM 1/31/2002 -0800, you wrote:
>Ardella,
>
>I have a perhaps odd solution for you. Could your ds help with the
>insurance payment? Pay perhaps half or some other percentage? My dad
>made me pay for my first car (which was a hand me down from my parents)
>and half my insurance (and all my gas). I was much more responsible than
>some of the other kids I went to school with who didn't have to pay for
>anything driving related. Not to mention my summers were taken up with a
>sum! mer job to pay for said insurance. I still ran wild in the streets
>just not 24 hours a day. I did the full time gig all summer, part time (
>very part time) during the school year to pay for gas, shows, records,
>stuff I wanted, ect (until college when it was full time student, full
>time job). Just a thought. Use what you can, disregard the rest. :)
>
>Julie
>
>
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