BootCamp

My kids are learning the way I did. If they want something bad enough, they'll work to get it. They appreciate it more that way. When it's THIER time, energy, effort, sweat, and blood invested in something, they tend to take better care of it - because they know what's involved in EARNING it.
I don't recall saying they didn't like me, but that's the kind of assumption I'd expect from a someone your age who's never worked a full-time job, never provided for a family, and never sacrificed of himself to make sure his family had what they need. What I said (in so many words) was "they think they know it all", just like you!
It's comical how people can be brash when behind the comfort and security of a computer monitor, but stand them face to face with the person they're being bold with and the tone changes rapidly.
Several of us were trying to give it to you "honestly". We have years of life experience and hard work. We've made the mistakes you haven't yet. I'm not sure why we were trying to steer you in the right direction, though.......we should have known you'd have none of that. [sm=headbang.gif]

My kids have everything they need, MOST of what they want, but MOST IMPORTANTLY, they have the strength of character and the ability and experience to support themselves (without my financial support) because of the lessons I've taught them, not the things I've bought them. That's something money can't buy.
I'm charged as a Christian Father to teach my children how to live, not sate thier worldly desires. That would only serve to turn them away from God and make them spoiled brats.

Matthew 19:24 ......Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
Luke 16:13 .......No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.

Now, isn't it time to scoot on over to a "Mustang" forum? [sm=hiya.gif]