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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 120421" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>My Mom showed my son how far I walked to work - at 2 jobs before I graduated high school at 16 and then 3 jobs after I graduated, moved out and got my own apartment. </p><p></p><p>I didn't get a car until I was almost 18 - and I paid for 1 years insurance, had $250 in the bank for repairs, and 1/2 the pmt. FOR the car. I paid for my drivers ed class too. </p><p></p><p>When my son said - Can youtell me how far this is Gma? (meaning my walking from my apt. to my 1st job) She hit the trip button and said "Five miles....and sometimes it snows in Ohio and is below freezing - but your Mom had to walk." He sat back and said nothing - I'm SURE he thought I was BSing him about how I had it when I was young. and then i said "And guess what? I didn't die!" (Lucky for him or he wouldn't be here) </p><p></p><p>My difficult child has mentioned getting a car but after what I went through? He gets no free rides. I think you're doing great Wynter - Put the money up and give him a dead line as to WHEN that money will be spent for other things BESIDES his car - because it sounds like he's trying to out wait you for a free ride - Put your foot down = maybe it will inspire him to actually get UP OFF HIS butt and go LOOK for a job. </p><p></p><p>Hugs</p><p>Star</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 120421, member: 4964"] My Mom showed my son how far I walked to work - at 2 jobs before I graduated high school at 16 and then 3 jobs after I graduated, moved out and got my own apartment. I didn't get a car until I was almost 18 - and I paid for 1 years insurance, had $250 in the bank for repairs, and 1/2 the pmt. FOR the car. I paid for my drivers ed class too. When my son said - Can youtell me how far this is Gma? (meaning my walking from my apt. to my 1st job) She hit the trip button and said "Five miles....and sometimes it snows in Ohio and is below freezing - but your Mom had to walk." He sat back and said nothing - I'm SURE he thought I was BSing him about how I had it when I was young. and then i said "And guess what? I didn't die!" (Lucky for him or he wouldn't be here) My difficult child has mentioned getting a car but after what I went through? He gets no free rides. I think you're doing great Wynter - Put the money up and give him a dead line as to WHEN that money will be spent for other things BESIDES his car - because it sounds like he's trying to out wait you for a free ride - Put your foot down = maybe it will inspire him to actually get UP OFF HIS butt and go LOOK for a job. Hugs Star [/QUOTE]
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