Cars and Kids
#49
My 12ryr old son is deeply embarrassed by his fathers flashy car (50th geyser). He thinks that having a nice car is somehow counter to the values of the sacred heart school he attends. I am somewhat at a loss of how to explain to him that having a nice car or house does not mean a thing about your values or beliefs and that it is ok to enjoy life.
#50
Hey Grunty,
I had to respond - my daughter goes to a similar school, she's 9 and when I can pick her up from school in the 911, I pull the paddles back, go into neutral and clear out the fluorocarbons.
She rolls her eyes and hangs her head, "oh no, that's my dad."
Life is good brother!
I had to respond - my daughter goes to a similar school, she's 9 and when I can pick her up from school in the 911, I pull the paddles back, go into neutral and clear out the fluorocarbons.
She rolls her eyes and hangs her head, "oh no, that's my dad."
Life is good brother!
#51
Drifting
My 12ryr old son is deeply embarrassed by his fathers flashy car (50th geyser). He thinks that having a nice car is somehow counter to the values of the sacred heart school he attends. I am somewhat at a loss of how to explain to him that having a nice car or house does not mean a thing about your values or beliefs and that it is ok to enjoy life.
I think it does reflect on what ones values are. But I don't judge. Your child's point is others might. Its a valid viewpoint and argument.
#52
Your 12 year old and my wife share the same values. She'd rather I buy a $50,000 car and give $100,000 to charity, instead of a $150,000 car. Actually, she'd prefer I buy a $30,000 car.
I think it does reflect on what ones values are. But I don't judge. Your child's point is others might. Its a valid viewpoint and argument.
I think it does reflect on what ones values are. But I don't judge. Your child's point is others might. Its a valid viewpoint and argument.
i fear this one is out of my philosophical and intellectual pay-grade.
#54
Drifting
indeed. But what I have been struggling with is how to communicate the rather subtle and complex balance he will need to learn between the enjoyment of a secular existence and the responsibilities of a moral and caring citizen.
i fear this one is out of my philosophical and intellectual pay-grade.
i fear this one is out of my philosophical and intellectual pay-grade.
So, lately, my wife and I have been going over the Porsche decision, often with the kids (who now seem to listen to everything) in the background taking it in. My 7 year old son has been singing a song" "daddy has a 2 track mind, its Porsches, Its Porches". My daughter has told a friend that her daddy is getting a new sports car and it is a Porsche. Before it was the "white car", now it is the "Porsche"
I want to drive one (and mine is on order) but I don't really like the rest of the stuff that comes along with it, with respect to the attention it draws and the kids perception of what is important in life. I'm a bit torn, because I'll really like driving one.
I'll figure something out.
#55
Instructor
indeed. But what I have been struggling with is how to communicate the rather subtle and complex balance he will need to learn between the enjoyment of a secular existence and the responsibilities of a moral and caring citizen.
i fear this one is out of my philosophical and intellectual pay-grade.
i fear this one is out of my philosophical and intellectual pay-grade.
#57
Rennlist Member
Get a shotgun! She's a cutie pie.
#58
Rennlist Member
Great thread guys, and love how many families we have on this board. Like many of you said, the 911 is such a versatile car. The rear seats put them to sleep very easily, but when either of them sit up front they are totally different kids. As much as I envy a GT3, I wouldn't give up the experiences I am getting in a +2. These memories will last a lifetime.
jr's a total Porsche kid, loves racing and anything that goes fast. Mom bought a GL550 so she had a fast truck with lots of boost!
#60
Three Wheelin'