I can't beleive these kids are getting 5000 dollar gifts, then complaining about them.

 

good point

5000 is over twice the value of my 250x......and tha came out of my own back pocket

hell thats more than what my car is worth

 

I have to agree with alot of what the previous posts said. In making the decision to actually get straight A's you have proven to your father and more importantly to yourself that you are capable of getting good grades. No matter how great a quad rider you might be, it only takes 1 nasty spill to end your career. No one can ever take your smarts away from you.

With regards to your dad, it was pretty crappy of him not to keep up his end of the bargain. In deference to the people who argued that people don't have $6000 laying around to spend on a toy for their kid, believe me, I am all too familiar with a lack of funds. But, if that is the case, the father shouldn't have made the agreement in the first place.

In the end, be careful as you take out your new beast. You're going to have alot of fun. Keep up your grades...they will serve you better in the long run more so than your quad will.

Karen
'99 400ex

 

Yeah!!!!!!!!You almost made me cry.I mean I'm being serious.That is cool.Sniff-Sniff!!!Your pappy is okay.What a test.Yosemite Sam

 

The big picture here is that he, along with many kids just get by in school, giving them a goal is good but it can go either way when bribing him or not holding up the deal or just buying him one, I know I was expected to make good grades, as should all kids. C is Not AVERAGE, all kids can and should be able to make A's and B's. We are not a 3rd world or Communist country. I Did ALWAYS work and get good grades, not just when I wanted something, No we werent rich and No I didnt get everything I wanted. No my parents were not smart or rich either. They worked hard for everything we had. My mom could not even help me with my Pre-Algebra in the 7th grade, because all she had was a GED and was taking a community college course for nursing. My dad was busy working all day and would get up at 4am and was asleep by 7pm. My point is This I worked hard also regardless. I did work on the farm after school and still kept my grades Up mostly A's and when I asked for a 4 wheeler, I asked for a used 125, something just average, I was rewarded however with my Choice of New High Performance Quad. I still kept my grades up and rode the crap out of the thing. I know it was something we couldnt afford, because we had to sell our boat to buy it, and my dad was an avid fisherman his whole life. Thats the last boat we have had. But anyways Had I even though to argue about a choice of 4 wheeler, I probably would not have gotten a used 125. Hard work pays off in the long run and if he was still stuck with his Polaris he should rightfully work to improve his education until he can go buy his own. I really dont even think he sounds mature enough to handle it. I think It is a Big mistake for someonewho is so Unappreciative to get anything New, whether he has any help buying it or Not. just my 2 cents

 

I get all A's on every single report card and I don't get awarded in any way for it. The only reason I got a quad was because we got a good deal on it. I had to agree to keep up the maitanance on it. That's how I can keep my quad, is because I do all the work to it.

 

Where I come from, your pappy would've been bitch slapped for going back on his word. Does he squat when he pees.

 

briancwatkins,
you bring up some very valid points in your posts,however,I have a REAL problem with the ''HONESTY'' part on this kids fathers behalf.

Sure,the kid got good grades when he craved a new quad,it shows that he was previously slacking off.Was'nt this his FATHER [remeber,role model?] who made the deal and than backed out?It was'nt the next door neighbor who backed out?

What?Honesty stands for nothing these days?I beg to differ,especially within the family?If I were the kid,I'd not be sure if I took anything that Dad says with much merit anymore.

I have two kids,a boy aged 20,and a girl that is 14.I make deals with them all the time.I call it a little extra incentive.It started out with my son.His grades were to be 3.0 or better thru out High School.If not,he would have NO car.His first car would be to MY liking.He will drive this car until his 18th birthday.He will not be at fault in an accident,nor will he have any tickets in this time period.When he graduates,myself and ma would buy him a newer car as long as he keep up his side of the deal,he did.We bought him a newer car for graduation.Now at age 20,he has his OWN credit,a newer car,job, and is going to college for Computer Science.

None of this would ever be possible without mutual honesty.Just as important are your points in your previous posts,so is Honesty,in every phase of life,lets not forget it,
Bill

 

TheQuadfather and texasrancher,

Gentlemen, thank you for eloquent responses. I am sure that I speak for at least a few other people when I say that your kind of comments are less than appreciated. My advice to both of you is the same as to quadamaniac .... grow up.

And please spare me whatever juvenile remarks that you may care to post.

Temp

 

Why a lot of you being so hard on quadamaniac?? He saved up 4,000$ Which is almost enough money, so his dad isn't actually buying him the quad just helping him a little. If his dad didn't want to buy him the quad he wouldn't have made the deal. There's nothing wrong with a little coaxing to get good grades if it works. Good luck quadamaniac.
Ryan