LOL...the head is doing alright...

The thing was that was 3 yrs ago...I dont know what they would do if I were to do that now...but we will see...cuz my dad just got a 2002 Corvette...! mmm...I still got the keys to the house...hehehehe...

No...if I were to tell him that I took the car out when he first walked in the door...there would've been a lot of ass kicking...instead...I only got one hit...then I ran...hahahaha!!!!

He is 18...as long as there is no damage...ground him for a week...and take the keys where you go...or better yet...do what my dad does...since my 17yr bro is still home...pad lock the garage door! Such a SOB my dad...lmfao! j/k

 

I use to work in the middle east. There at night they would roll down the big metal doors in front of all the stores. Their philosophy is that you are just as guilty as the crook if you do not do every possible to reduce ability and temptation. Therefore you are as guilty as your son.

Conclusion:
Keep your keys in your pocket and send your son to the middle east.

 

Wow, what a beautiful world you live in !

Seriously, if your son owned up there is one of two possibilities. Either he thought it was alright (doubtful), or he felt guilty and was already punishing himself. Let him know that you are proud of his behaviour for the most part of the week but that you are disappointed he broke the golden S2000 rule.

If you really trust him, and it's not an insurance issue, maybe it's time to lighten up on the restrictions. As Ferris Bueller said "If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back straight away!".

Your son, his respect, and your trust, are all way more valuable than a car. Even an S2000.

Oh, and make him drive a Yugo from now on .

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by LewKeim
[B]Conclusion:
Keep your keys in your pocket and send

 

BUY HIM HIS OWN S2000 . . .

mod the h*ll out of yours

Then SHUT HIM down on the street (heh heh)

THAT will teach him a life lesson.

p.s. fuggetaboutit. He's clearly a good kid if raised by parents who bought an S2k!

 

Magician,

Thank him for telling the truth; have him wash and wax the car with Zaino; buy him a book called, I think, The Zen of Driving; after he reads the book let him drive the S with you in the car (expanding boundaries); (don't throw rocks here) consider (seriously) sending him to one of the driving schools (Skip Barber type) (a father/son bonding deal and the school will do you good also).

Eventually, if you're comfortable, demonstrate you trust by letting him drive the car solo (never, never say some)- he is a young man and in his mind considers your car his, sortof (probably wants you to will it to him).

They say that children who rebel some against their parents grow up to have a more intergrated personality.

Isn't parenting fun!

Tom

 

Done during the initial phone conversation.

Never heard of it; I'll check into it.

Again, never heard of it; I'll check into this one as well.

My wife and I have talked about this for our son as well as ourselves, long before last weekend. Excellent idea!

We knew the job was dangerous when we took it.