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Originally Posted by Envy

Another great example of a parent buying their kids STUFF to make up for the guilt of being an absentee parent. No matter how much money you spend...you'll never be able to make up for that time you didn't spend with him...so by all means buy your kid the car that he's more likely to die in and prove what a great Dad you are. I know that sounds harsh...but a rolling blind spot is dangerous...were any of those other cars you let him drive so visually impaired?

And look at the big picture here...isn't his graduation a much more important milestone than turning 16? Because turning 16 is a given and not something he achieved or earned...but graduating HS is very important and the dropout rate among boys in their junior and senior years is creeping higher and higher.