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Originally Posted by teri88 I'm with you, but on the opposite end. My husband's family never drove. When he was 17 he rode his bike to the DMV, took his test and got himself a car. Now, he thinks our son should have to pay for his own car and insurance. I think it's totally unreasonable, especially with the costs today. Insurance alone is $4000. He is of the "no one gave me anything" school. I, on the other hand, feel my sons "job" is to do well in school. He'll have a part time job to pay for gas, but even that is a stretch. He thinks I'm spoiling him. I think he's being an idiot. I think I'm winning this one, but it bugs me that it even has to be a discussion.
Sometimes you just want to smack them upside the head, don't you? |
Most definately...I think he needs a smack on the head.
I guess I believe as long as a teenager is doing their part and earning good grades. I don't mind helping. But his son has no license and is barely passing. I just can't believe he thinks its okay. That is like saying...I agree with your choice to drive when you have no license. I'll just ignore the fact that you have not license. I don't get it. My husband and I are total opposites when it comes to raising children and rules. He is never consistant on anything. I hate to say this but his oldest son is a Loser. The only reason his oldest son has a job is because he works for daddy. And he hardley shows up to work. I finally put my foot down and told him he had to move out. He moved out this past Jan. He is 23 and I think he will be homeless in a few months. Hardly works and does not make enough to pay his bills. I keep telling my husband he had to let his older son stand on his own. He takes no accoutablitiy for anything. I guess he figures daddy will bail him out. But I told him no more. You have to learn to say "NO I CANNOT HELP YOU FINANCIALLY, BUT I STILL LOVE YOU AND WILL BE HERE FOR YOU"