I completely agree
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I remember asking my mom for her Porsche during my prom. She handed me her key without any hesitation. She trusted me and I made sure I didn't disappoint her.
I'd do the same for my child later on even if I had my dream car (Ferrari) |
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I don't have a kid but I probably would give my kid the keys. I would tell him once and once only how much it's worth, not just $$ wise but the work hours I had to pull to get her the way she is. Give him $40 for gas and send him on his way. If you can't trust your own kid then your in trouble. You have bigger things to worry about.
The speak before the key hand off would go something like, "You know this is my baby right? You know how much OT I had to do right? You know that handing you this key is like giving you 40k cash to flash around in public right? ect." |
I say let the kid have his day. But before he takes it, ask him to help you wash it and detail it. Use that time to express the trust you will put in him. Its more than just the car, its a symbol of trust. My step-dad, the man who raised me let me take his 1967 Firebird to my prom. I grew up worshiping that car. First time driving it was on the way to pick up my date for the prom. I will never forget it. Looking back I have no idea why he let me take those keys. But I drove that car like it was a grandma car. I knew what it meant to him.
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If you raised him right and he's been a good kid, at some point you need to trust the job you did.
I did and had things my friends in high school couldn't because I had a nice high paying job. Because I was responsible with my job and school, my career military-man father gave me a lot of rope .... and I never hung myself. |
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Only you know your own kid and situation.
For me, I agree with anyone who says: 1) prom comes maybe once, let him have a moment 2) at some point, we all need to improve our trust in children or friends/coworkers, and that will always mean moving out of our comfort level a bit. The end result could very well be a closer, better relationship. He's 17, going to prom, and supposedly is a good kid. It's time to start treating him like he's about to enter the adult world. |
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Don't know how you're kids are but I've been an owner of my Z for over a year now with no accidents or tickets and I just turned 17. So if your kid is careful, go for it!
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+1 Vote for Cool Dad who has a kid he trusts.
I'm also the Owner of a 17yr. old & a Z |
I never put so many "like" in one single thread like this one.
It might be too late to change your mind about letting your son takes the car to the prom. What I would do if I were you is to let him drive the car with and without you on the passenger seat several times before the big night. Are you going to tell him about the 4k rpm / 60 mph limiter? I am sure he will find out and think you don't really trust him. |
I wonder how many other 17 yr old drivers will be on the road that night....hope they decide not to drink as well. I remember what I got into that night long ago....oh my oh my. :)
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Reiterate your feelings and expectations to him regarding the car, and things should go well. |
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:eek: :pics: or it ain't true! |
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