Ok, so, when I started driving, I was SOOO excited and my dad got me a car that was "supposed" to be temporary. Then, about two years later, my sister got her license and it was time for her to drive a car. But she's scared to drive anywhere other than down the street to her school and she hates driving. My dad is going to get her a car but I think my dad should just give her my "temporary" car and I should get the new car. I'm older, I like driving, and my car was supposed to be temporary. She hates driving and I'll be driving the most so WHY would she get the new car? Does anyone think this is fair???
2007-08-16 02:23:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well I have an old car and I think I should get the new car!! I'm older than you and I like driving too and that would sove the problem if you just gave it to me!!! Lol J/K what kind of car do you have now? what is he getting? A BRAND new car or what....it depends on what you have and what he's getting...you might be better off in the old car. But I would feel the same as you I think you are older and should get the new car because little sisters get the hand-me-downs...well except for my sister because the car I had I sold and now I have something different.....but anyway my husband is a paint and body man so I'll get her whatever kind of car she wants.....If your sister is not going to drive it and it is her car then ask her if you can drive it. The only problem is she may WANT to start driving now that she has a new car....Maybe you can talk to your dad and when he goes to get your sisters car you can talk him into trading yours in and getting you something new too...but in the same vien you already have a car so dont be selfish.
2007-08-16 02:37:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand where you are coming from cause if she doesn't have much driving experience then it would make more sense to give her the 'temporary' car, which happened in your case. Now that you have driving experience you can better handle the new car. As well seeing as she is younger it would be more appropriate to give you the new car. You need to inform your father that he has already established a pattern and any new drivers should be given the older car until they have gotten driving experience and then they can get another car. Good luck!
2007-08-16 09:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a mom and we recently just went through a similar situation, I might have to guess that if you are older that you have gotten quite a few more perks in your young life than your sister has, In my family I take a whole lot more into consideration than, what you see right up front, why not have a very real conversation with your parents and see what their motivations are. Then try to really take the "I want" out of your mind and really try to see their point of view. If you don't feel you can verbalize your feelings without getting jealous and coming off as greedy try to write them a note keep it friendly and support your family in their decisions. Remember what you are feeling is perfectly normal, you just may not be seeing the big picture. Good luck.
2007-08-16 09:36:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound fair. Have you talked to your dad. Try doing it without any raised voices or whining. Do it adult to adult as in a conversation. Do not put him on the defensive by telling him he is wrong in any way. But explain, in civil terms, how you feel. But be prepared to get answers you won't like.
And be careful what you ask for. You sister may get some grandma car that's worse than your temporary.
2007-08-16 09:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If somebody is "giving" you something then fairness does not come into the equation at all. Be thankful that they gave it to you in the first place. If you want a new car, get a job and earn the money and buy it on your own. Don't expect people to be giving you things all the rest of you life because that's not the way it works.
2007-08-16 09:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sheesh, and I thought that my buying a car for myself was great! I had no one in my family "give" me a car, much less a used car! Plus, if you get a "new" car, your insurance rates will go up, your taxes on the car will go up, and who's going to pay for that? You or your parents? Who's paying for the "temporary" car right now - you or your parents? Grow up.
2007-08-16 10:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by Weezilmom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it's fair....rather than someone like you who is obviosly very selfish.
Your dad is the one who is going to get your sister the car so that should not affect you.
You should be grateful for what you've got - not begrudging your sister's likelihood of getting a better car than you.
From what you say you got your car for nothing & you're still not satisfied.
2007-08-16 09:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
poor you.....why don't you take that car daddy gave you and trade it in and buy your own car and stop hating on your kid sister....after 2 years you should have had a clue it wasn't going to temporary.....
2007-08-16 09:39:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that your sister was help you and she help you. You want to drive and this was see.
2007-08-16 09:29:44 · answer #9 · answered by Manoiu O 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
we aren't here to be fair... but ask your father if you can have the new car
the worst he can say is "no"...but maybe, he will say "yes"!
take care
2007-08-16 10:24:13 · answer #10 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋