Parent Guilt...when it comes to finances

faithfirst2226
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:30:55 +0000

"Given that you paid for half the car and are paying the insurance, you’ve already set this up as subsidizing something you both know she can’t really afford. "

^^^^^^^I need to correct the poster that made this statement, because I did NOT subsidize something that she can’t afford. She had plenty of savings to cover it, and will still have some savings left. We pay for her insurance because we want to help her.

It is a repair that has something to do with the engine…I don’t know anything about cars, fortunately my husband does though, and it is something that has to be repaired so it can be driveable.

My question was whether or not others felt guilty about making their students pay for things like it, NOT if she should have a car.

In reading the comments, I feel like we have done the right think and she will learn a valuable lesson. She hasn’t complained about paying for it and never asked for help, I just feel guilty about not paying. I would give my girls the world, if I knew it wouldn’t backfire and keep them from being the well rounded individuals that they are.

Btw…love the comment about being on second, but thinking that you hit a triple.