This situation, as described, with darn near everything already covered, sounds like my kid. We gave enough for about meal out every week and gas money (but we tracked vehicle usage so we'd know if it was driven excessively). Spend less, accumulate more, that was the rule. If the car stayed parked, more money for food, etc. Maybe he doesn't even need the car? Maybe he'll use it to make money (but he oughta be studying!).
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This situation, as described, with darn near everything already covered, sounds like my kid. We gave enough for about meal out every week and gas money (but we tracked vehicle usage so we'd know if it was driven excessively). Spend less, accumulate more, that was the rule. If the car stayed parked, more money for food, etc. Maybe he doesn't even need the car? Maybe he'll use it to make money (but he oughta be studying!).
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