OT: The kid pulled a real boner, Was I that stupid at 17? Options

[DNHunt]

Maybe, I can't remember. It's been too long.

The kid has been doing the sound board for the school musical and they are in rehersal so he's had real long days. Anyway, he leaves the lights on in his bug and drains the battery. So, mom and dad are going to bail him out and head up to the school to bail him out. I jump it and we leave my Subi. There's not much gas but, I can't shut the thing off so we make a dash for home. Guess who had a long walk?

Would it have been so hard to say we'll need gas? I could have brought a gas can full.
Anyway, then it's bring back the gas can, jump the POS and bring it home. Oh ya, the charger wouldn't charge it so, mom says why don't you get the kid a new battery? Why can't he walk for a while until he can buy a new battery?

Let's see I seem to remember calling my dad at midnight one night cause the car couldn't go. When the tow truck driver came he found a broken U-joint and said I'm going to tell your old man what you were doing. Dad never said a word.

What do you think should I bust his balls or just get a new battery?

[Jenny]

Yeah, it's a pain to have to bail him out. And walk to get gas. And buy him a new battery. But you're the one that let him get an old car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

In all seriousness.. My dad has bailed me out on countless occasions. I am always grateful and will always remember what he is willing to do for me. Not so much now, but when your kids get older, they won't have anyone they can turn to except themselves. It's nice and comforting to know they can always turn to their parents in their time of need. You don't want your son to have to resort to (insert whatever horrifying senario you can think of). I am always thankful that even though I'm 28 and self sufficient, in the back of my mind I know I can always ask my parents for help, and if they have the means to, they will.

My brother moved out when he went off to college, and has lived approx 350miles away since. He's 30 now. He rarely asked my parents for anything. As such, he feels like he can't really talk to them or ask for help when he needs it. Who else does he have? Well, his bachelor friends who will drink with him, and his roommates who share his food and washer & dryer. He has no one to turn to. Being bailed out aside (when you're 30, you really shouldn't have your parents bail you out anymore) he doesn't feel like he can talk about or share his problems with anyone. And that's a sad realization. Just some food for thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Jen

Edit: Damn.. Rotten Robby beat me to it. Be glad your son thought of asking you for help. The Don would probably a favor in return. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I know plenty of people as well that won't call their parents for anything. I can't even fathom it.