Daddy's Money ?

Chris · February 27, 2012

at 18 i was a diesel mechanic by day and a waiter by night. sucked but paid the bills

pistonslap · February 27, 2012

When I was in h.s. my gf had a winter auto and a summer auto. One was a brand new mountaineer with a v8 fully loaded and the other was a 98 mustang gt convertible fully loaded. Her brother had a brand new expedition that was lifted, rims,tires, system,exhaust and a reg. cab show truck f150 that appraised for $86k.

Were there people that were jealous of them? Give them shit? Turn their nose up at them and call them spoiled punks? Hell yes. I for one along with several others that actually knew them wasn't. Those two kids would give you the shirts off their backs. You have to put everything in perspective. Her father handing them $100 was like other fathers handing their kids $10. They still did their chores, did their hw, got good grades,had jobs, helped as much as they could around the house. The father just had more money to give them. He raised them good and they were very appreciative of what they had. He taught them the value of the dollar.

I blame the jealous people that give those kids shit for them acting the way they do. I remember countless times grown adults giving that ex gf of mine a hard time for her having the things she did, even teachers in school. For that, yes, sometimes she wouldnt acknowledge people and it made her seem like a bitch. But, like I told the one grown adult that was giving her crap. Dont be mad at them for what they have, dont be upset that their father worked hard, went to school, followed up on his education, worked hard again and made something out of himself because he wanted to be able to buy his kids anything they ever wanted. Be mad at your own parents for being uneducated pieces of shit that wasted their lives working a worthless 9-5 living check to check because they were too busy playing quarterback or cheerleader and figured their good looks would get them places.

Be mad at your own parents for being uneducated pieces of shit that wasted their lives working a worthless 9-5 living check to check because they were too busy playing quarterback or cheerleader and figured their good looks would get them places.

Did you know the person you mouthed off to ? If not you are more of a **** then them to say that of there parents. There is a lot of reasons certain people have a lower income than others. I'm sure you have heard of immigrants and other people that work there ass off to survive. Then there is the thousands of people that are laid off because of the recession.

redjewel2ss · February 27, 2012

i came from a middle class family. my parents couldn't afford to buy us cars, so my brothers and i worked hard mowing lawns, lifeguarding, waiting tables, so that we could buy our own transportation. i have many friends that grew up getting spoon fed and handed brand new cars on their 16th birthday.

how did i end up? i worked my way through college and now have a great paying job doing challenging work that not everyone can do. how did those friends end up? dropped out of college, working a dead end job or unemployed, and still living with their parents at the age of 25!

its true don't judge someone unless you know them. i did have other friends from wealthy families that went on to be successful in life as well. but the majority of them still depend on their parents.

i hope to one day be able to afford a brand new car for my kids, but they sure as hell won't get one! i got this idea from Dave Ramsey, tell the kids at an early age to start saving for a car by doing chores, mowing lawns, helping out neighbors. and for every dollar they save, i'll match it 100%. that way they earn it, and will get a more reliable/safe car out of the deal.

Morgan1986 · February 27, 2012

im 20 when i was 19 had 2-3 jobs cant remember,one carpentry another tree service and fast food..i put in my fair share of work....

you must have a hard time keeping a job or getting full time work . Carpentry should easy get 12 hour days 6 days a week. If your doing tree planting have to put the hours in to make money and fast food full time is easy to get 8 hours a day in too.

jdubub · February 27, 2012

Eh, I had a decent first few vehicles. Parents only bought my first one which was bad ass, but my girlfriends parents wiped their asses with $100 bills. She had a brand new 05 Escalade, then when the latest body style in 07 came out, they traded it for one of those. When she graduated high school, which was 6 months after the newest escalade, they bought her an XLR!

I had fun when dating her for 3 years, needless to say . But I had to tear ass because the family was so screwed up. She didn't know or understand a damn thing because of it just always being handed to her. So I somewhat get what the OP is saying.

It doesn't bother me what the parents buy their kids. If their kids are screwed up now, or later........ It's their fault.

If you are that snobby, jersey shore, non-appreciative, punk ass spoiled kid in a brand new anything over 40k, to each their own, but I definitely want to the hell out of them.

plunk77 · February 27, 2012

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college. My dad was raised on a dairy farm, paid his own way through college, and has been extremely successful. I would say we were upper-middle class.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 sierra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I should point out that through all this time i never had a job. I was always way too busy with sports (which i took probably a little too seriously, but hey, it paid off)

jdubub · February 27, 2012

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 suerra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 sierra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I should point out that through all this time i never had a job. I was always way too busy with sports (which i took probably a little too seriously, but hey, it paid off)

I kinda look like the spoiled rich kid in the business school parking lot at my university, but I'm a senior and I have a bad ass job that I worked my ass off to get. Now, when I park in the engineering parking lot, I look like I'm homeless

Morgan1986 · February 27, 2012

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college. My dad was raised on a dairy farm, paid his own way through college, and has been extremely successful. I would say we were upper-middle class.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 sierra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I should point out that through all this time i never had a job. I was always way too busy with sports (which i took probably a little too seriously, but hey, it paid off)

You never had a job . I would call that a spoiled rich kid . taking a nice jeep and putting a bunch of after market stuff on it . Whoopy do that you did your own oil . At least you got a foot ball scholar ship but still that is even kind of a joke doing somthing you love and doing well at it with out any problems like going to work . You have turned into that rich kid that no one likes but I dont blame you I would be the exact same as you if i grew up like you. Why has your dad or you personal have not worked a day in your life. A person becomes a man when they have to work untill then they are a boy.

sw6416 · February 27, 2012

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college. My dad was raised on a dairy farm, paid his own way through college, and has been extremely successful. I would say we were upper-middle class.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 suerra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 sierra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I should point out that through all this time i never had a job. I was always way too busy with sports (which i took probably a little too seriously, but hey, it paid off)

This is exactly what I meant by the whole post ....... Your dad gave you a safe and dependable and even sounds like a nice hand me down Jeep. You showed that you could care for it and appreciate it, which is exactly what I would do with a child of mine so when the almost new truck came around in your college years you are able to understand the hard work and dedication to have something nice of your own. Sounds like you worked hard in high school and proved you wanted to take the right paths to be successful in life and hopefully one day leave your children a legacy they could be proud of one day. Good for you and your dad.

Morgan1986 · February 27, 2012

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college. My dad was raised on a dairy farm, paid his own way through college, and has been extremely successful. I would say we were upper-middle class.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 sierra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I should point out that through all this time i never had a job. I was always way too busy with sports (which i took probably a little too seriously, but hey, it paid off)

You never had a job . I would call that a spoiled rich kid . taking a nice jeep and putting a bunch of after market stuff on it . Whoopy do that you did your own oil . At least you got a foot ball scholar ship but still that is even kind of a joke doing somthing you love and doing well at it with out any problems like going to work . You have turned into that rich kid that no one likes but I dont blame you I would be the exact same as you if i grew up like you. Why has your dad or you personal have not worked a day in your life. A person becomes a man when they have to work untill then they are a boy.

I was on a commercial fishing boat one day when i was 17 (8 years ago ) we were pulling a 55 hour shift because fishing was good. I was told by a older guy that day "a man does things he does not want to do" and I tell you halibut fishing is hard work and doing it for that long and then having a 3 hour sleep and get up again for a regular 19 hour day is tough when your in the middle of the sea.

Morgan1986 · February 27, 2012

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college. My dad was raised on a dairy farm, paid his own way through college, and has been extremely successful. I would say we were upper-middle class.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 suerra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I figure I'll add my story to this thread. I'm 21 currently and a junior in college.

My dad has always had some sort of second car- and for a while they were jeep wranglers. I think he had 3 over a 10 year period or so. His last one was a new 2001 wrangler sahara. When i turned 16, i was "given" that car. He said that it was mine as long as i took great care of it. I loved that thing. I would constantly wash it, wax it, even do my own oil changes. Given that doesn't seem that surprising except for the fact that i went to private catholic school my whole life so i was the "spoiled rich kid." I put new bumpers on, new side steps, and even a mild lift kit in my garage with my dad's help. I drove it to school and parked among the mercedes, BMWs, and lexus's that my peers all drove. Dad had a Denali.

Fast forward a few years. I told my dad that if i found a way to pay for my college that he would have to buy me a new truck. He agreed. Well i got a full football scholarship and at the time couldn't afford a new truck, so I drove the wrangler for two years. Finally, in early 2011, a used 2010 sierra crew cab came up for sale at our friend's dealership, and he got me that. I keep it looking brand new, but do a lot of my own work on it. Even in college i get stuck with that rich kid stigma. But I really don't care because i know appreciate more than anything what i have. I knew plenty of these "daddy's money" kids, and i made a point to never be like them.

I should point out that through all this time i never had a job. I was always way too busy with sports (which i took probably a little too seriously, but hey, it paid off)

This is exactly what I meant by the whole post ....... Your dad gave you a safe and dependable and even sounds like a nice hand me down Jeep. You showed that you could care for it and appreciate it, which is exactly what I would do with a child of mine so when the almost new truck came around in your college years you are able to understand the hard work and dedication to have something nice of your own. Sounds like you worked hard in high school and proved you wanted to take the right paths to be successful in life and hopefully one day leave your children a legacy they could be proud of one day. Good for you and your dad.

does not sound like he worked that hard . He pulled school grades and played foot ball . Most kids should pull good grades if they want to go to university. I believe personally hard work (high school is easy) is really the only way to appreciate things .

sw6416 · February 27, 2012

Ok fellas ...... I know I started this one and a moderator feel free to take it down anytime it seems out of control as its starting to get that feeling now. But I'm gonna bow out of this one I think. I just wanted to say that I felt we weren't helping our kids by giving them, brand new, top of line, big money vehicles at 16 years old with no conception of value or taking care of one. Just that if we possibly used a little more common sense in these situations we might help them more than hurting them. Like I said every situation is different but for the most part (99%+) this wasn't the best thing for our kids.

blackout07 · February 28, 2012

at this thread. Who gives a shit if you grew up noodling catfish and farming crops to survive or in the lap of luxury? There are slackers, whiners, and losers that come from all walks and backgrounds. Some of you sound nothing more than jealous. If you make $50k a year then maybe a $5k car sounds reasonable for your kid, but if you make $500k a year then maybe a $50k ride sounds reasonable. It's all relative.