| Message: | | ...your daughter is a cheerleader. I know they obviously put in a lot of work and some of those routines require athleticism. Bravo for her to participate in any school activity.
My kids have also achieved what they have in life because that is their desire. They know hard work has value, and I have always tried to set a good example in that respect. My gifts don't have strings attached, nor are they unreasonable, nor beyond my means.
"Seven years old, 160k miles and not a roundel in sight: I'm good with that." - OK, that's fine and it is your choice. Consider: a seven year old Tahoe has a retail value of about $15K, but a ten year old 3 series has a value of about $8K. How is mine more extravagant just because it has a roundel? That 3 series averages around 24 MPG... the Tahoe? Also, a big vehicle like a Tahoe in the hands of an inexperienced driver may result in a few... oopsies in the parking lot.
Personally, I think you should give your daughter that decrepit 13 year old silver sedan you have sitting around ;-P And don't be a cheapskate when it comes to her senior prom. (Hint - purchase the dress in the off season and get it for 40% off retail.)
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