Kids today have a pretty tough go of it. A lot of times they really need someone just to talk to and identify with. These are real tough times for teenagers. I grew up in the 70s when the economy was booming. I purchased without much of a loan new pickups in 72, 75, 77
When I was a senior in high school I purchased cattle and went to the bank and got a $12,000 loan( which I paid off in 6 months) I would not ever think of doing anything like that today. I am cringing about going to the bank today and asking for a $12,000 loan.
Teenagers have a tough time just getting through school the pressures put on them to get super test scores, get jobs, pay for clothes insurance and used vehical payments is just out of site.This year one student worked a job after school for 5 hours per night to make ends meet to enjoy the lifestyle the others had. He is taking home 50 cents per hour. We have all heard the old timers tell us about the old days how tough they were when they made 50 cents per hour. This is 2008 not 1958 wake up people
Talk to the kids treat them they way you wish to be treated.