I dont know how to start. I'm almost into college, but my parents still want to treat me like a child. Starting with them refusing to buy me a bicycle at 10, they're now refusing to let me have a decent, 2-wheeler gearless vehicle-saying that it'll be stressful for them if i go out in the traffic alone. I have been doing that since 5th, though i was almost always on foot.
Here's the idiocy. My parents are willing to shell out 2 lakhs just to get me a 4 wheeler, even though i am underage. A 2-wheeler costs less than 50k. They're also willing to pay 60k in donation to a nearby college, plus fees, just to get me in. But when it came to an institution where i could attend without any hassle, they're against it. Apparently because the fees are 18k. yearly, and that i'd have to get a vehicle to get there. I think that is better than 69k. and those other damn expenses they're bringing on themselves. What do you guys think? Is this normal?
Here's the idiocy. My parents are willing to shell out 2 lakhs just to get me a 4 wheeler, even though i am underage. A 2-wheeler costs less than 50k. They're also willing to pay 60k in donation to a nearby college, plus fees, just to get me in. But when it came to an institution where i could attend without any hassle, they're against it. Apparently because the fees are 18k. yearly, and that i'd have to get a vehicle to get there. I think that is better than 69k. and those other damn expenses they're bringing on themselves. What do you guys think? Is this normal?
You just sound a wee bit spoiled ;)
You could always go to a different university and apply for all sorts of funding to be independent (though I don't know the situation on that where you are from).
PS: I had to google 'lakh', I don't think it's used outside of wherever you are from.
"You could always go to a different university and apply for all sorts of funding to be independent"
I wish i could do that.
P.S. It's their money, but it's my life. I think i can make suggestions and insist that they change things without sounding like a "spoilt rich kid".
If you really want that '2-wheeler' save your pocket money (or better yet - work for it) and make financial decisions on your own. Oh yeah, you're not old enough to yet!
That suggest an age of at least 17 or 18.
you can start saving your pocket money as thats the best way to buy things you want and are a bit useless (as taken by family)secondly you your self stated that they are kinda concerned for your safety on traffic roads..... and isn't it better for you that they are putting you in an expensive institution (as it may have better education standard than others)thats all what will profit you in future!!! not a 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler!!!
I bought my first car with my first crappy paycheck from Taco Hell, I went to college and paid with the said education with previously stated crappy paychecks, if I was a child of a rich family, not sure what I would do, since I wouldnt be the same person I am now, wow I need to invent/find a time travel machine and then alter my energy to the sperm of a rich man. :-D