I have just turned 21,
I started work at KFC when i was 15
When i was 17 i had 1500 saved for a car.
My dads mate was selling a VK wagon for $1800 so my dad lent me $300
to get the car and payed the rego and 3rd party for me.
I payed him $100 a week till that was payed off.
I finished school that year and took a year off, just working at KFC part time moving to full time
Then i went to Uni doing Engineering and found that i couldnt afford to live like i had been while i was not at school. So i continued to work full time.
Last year i thought i deserved an upgrade, so i got a loan and bought a Stagea.
I recenty have moved states and am now living by myself. No hand outs!
I own my Stagea which i love, I still have my VK for the basic reason that i cannot bear to part with it, mainly because over 4 years of my life went into paying for that car, maintaining it and learning about the mechanics and how it handled, it had just enough power so i didnt kill myself, I love that car.
The VK was great apart from the fact it used a bit much fuel, but it had the mattress in the back with curtains and a set of simmons, digital dash that i had to work hard to save for.
The point i'm making is that because my dad taught me to budget and gave me tips and hints along the way i now live in a nice place, with nice cars that i love, i live comfortably and do waste a bit too much an grog etc, but he also taught me to have fun.
Life is about balance and respect and morals, Which i believe i have learn't from my dad who didn't give me handouts.