Comments on: Roundup and Link Love: Entering a new phase of life edition

By: David

David — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:01:08 +0000

Thanks Ron

By: Credit Girl

Credit Girl — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:51:37 +0000

Such a scary time but honestly, if you trust that you raised your daughter to be the young adult that she is- you have nothing to worry about. However, just remind her that driving is a huge responsibility. Any implications will have major consequences. Sometimes life-death consequences as well.

By: Craig

Craig — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:38:58 +0000

Oh man! My oldest just turned 10 (going on 18). She’s already asking who will teach her to drive. I tell I will – when she’s 35!

I’m sure your daughter is responsible and level-headed. These are the points in life where you have to trust how you raised them.

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By: MD @ Studenomics

MD @ Studenomics — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:41:51 +0000

I was 16 only 6 years ago so I know exactly how she feels. My only advice would be to ensure that she’s aware of all of the relevant costs and maintenance needed! Young people often forget that their car needs to be taken care of (tune up, oil change, etc.). Also ,hopefully she has an income coming in because she won’t be too happy when she realizes how much gas and insurance can cost.
P.S. Thank for the link.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:06:33 +0000

HOORAY! A parent that stick by his word AND is showing his daughter one of the best life lessons – things don’t come for FREE. We offered the same deal for my now 17 year old daughter, that we would chip in half of whatever she “earned” for a car. That did not count her allowance we gave her, but what she earned outside the home. Unfortunately, she still does not have her own car yet……being a blended family you don’t always have control of what goes on – her dad bought a car for her to use. So, now I don’t really see the motivation for her to buy her own! GEEZ!
Honestly, I loved having another driver in the house, saves me a lot of time because she knows part of her family responsibility is to help out with driving (sports, grocery runs, appointments). Encourage her and don’t let on to her that you are nervous and worried! I am sure you have prepared her well.

By: Single Guy Money

Single Guy Money — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:59:41 +0000

Good luck with the car purchase Ron! I don’t have any kids but I’ll be buying my 16 year old sister a car by the end of the year so I feel your pain. The older she gets, the older I feel.

By: Brad Chaffee

Brad Chaffee — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:45:50 +0000

Hey Ron thank you very much for the mention sir! I appreciate it!

I feel for you on your daughter getting behind the wheel of a car man. If I were you I would pray a lot, make sure she understands all of the dangers involved with her new responsibility, and have faith in your parenting up to this point. With a Dad like you, I am sure she is more responsible than most kids her age.

By: PT

PT — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:41:07 +0000

Good luck with that car purchase, and more importantly dealing with a driving daughter. My baby girl just turned one….I’m trying to slow time down over here myself.

Thanks for linking out to the flooring article. It’s been so long ago I’ve forgotten how hard it was.