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Deterrent to Teenage Idiocy

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  1. AHudson

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    #1 AHudson, May 23, 2012
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    My daughter graduates this weekend, and after the prom, she and some friends were looking for a place to hang out, not get in trouble. (Her friends are thankfully 'not' in the rowdy crowd.)

    Anyway, the only good spot for them ended up being...

    My garage warehouse. I can move all but two of the cars out of there to a different spot, but the BBi and one more will be tucked WAY in the corner with various warnings distributed prior to the get together.

    But in case that message wasn't clear, I'm having this blown up to 24 x 36, mounted on foam core and stationed in front of the car:
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  2. PV Dirk

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    I don't think there is a deterrant to teenage idiocy. I was a teen once and there was no helping me even though I wasn't trouble. I'd build a box around it out of 2X4s and 3/4 plywood bolted to the floor. Build the walls to the ceiling or someone will try to get on top of it.

    Good poster though. However it may encourage rather than discourage.
     
  3. Ney

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    Did you ask any of them if they knew who Ferris Bueller was before you printed the poster?
     
  4. PAP 348

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    Lol, very good. :p
     
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    You car will be safer parked dowtown for the night.
     
  6. roadracer311

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    One strange thing I've noticed, is that the young people I encounter seem to have little to no interest in cars. I had about 8 20-somethings living upstairs from me when I bought my 355. They all had access to the garage in order to do laundry. None of them took any sort of interest in the fact that there was a Ferrari parked downstairs. Blows my mind. I would have freaked out if a Ferrari moved into my neighborhood when I was young, let alone moved into my building.

    But if they are interested in cars.... I'd park it at a friend's house that night.
     
  7. PaulK

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    Move the car somewhere else. Do not think otherwise.
     
  8. 2000 CVPI

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    I have noticed this too. I'm 23, and I only had 2 or 3 friends that were even remotely knowledgeable about cars. The rest of them didn't know much about cars other than they wanted the latest Mercedes or BMW. It's sad.
     
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    I like that.
     
  10. Need4Spd

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    Does your daughter or her friends know how to drive a stick? Most of the kids today don't. No worries!
     
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    I was only just reading today an article titled "Car generation dying out" .. interesting

    http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/car-generation-dying-out-20120524-1z68j.html
     
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    Correct. Otherwise it will be used as a table for beer bottles, etc.

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    I do not think it is dying out just changing but heck I may be wrong. Regarding the OP's situation I still believe that young adults are smarter than they get credit for in some instances but a friendly reminder never hurts.

    Hey run out to the garage/warehouse and yell "Hey get away and off my cars, psych!"
     
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    :eek::eek:
     
  15. CogitoErgoZoom

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    Very true. I've noticed this, too. I was shocked when my nephew turned 16 and waited almost 3 more months to get his license. I asked him why and he said it was "no big deal". I was down taking my test the DAY I turned 16 and was out that night in the mom's grocery getter.

    Now this did change when I took him out in a friend's Camaro SS when I was home a few years ago. He definitely perked up then.

    I think it's a Facebook generation thing. They feel connected to their friends / girlfriends no matter where they are, so the need to socialize is getting fulfilled virtually. However, last time I checked Facebook didn't have a backseat feature. :cool:
     
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    Strangely enough, I just realized that "that day" was exactly 22 years ago today because today is my birthday. I've been driving for 22 years. Wow, that makes me feel really old.
     
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    Very few of my friends know anything at all about cars. Some claim to ''love Ferrari's'' but don't even know the difference between popular models (355 > 458).

    I'd also park it somewhere else. I'm sure your Daughters friends are normal, but you never know. When I lived in the UK, 2 guys in their mid 20s where leaning on my (then new) BMW, and put a beer bottle on top. When I asked them to get off it before they dented/scratched it, they told me not to worry because it was ''only a 730, the bottom end model''. If it was a Ferrari Daytona, I wouldn't be surprised if they had said ''don't worry, it's only old!''.
     
  18. AHudson

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    I agree with this too. My children have grown up with my car hobby, but show only a passing interest, as do about 80% of their friends. There are a few who are seriously into them, but rare. My son's band practiced in this same building - cars all present - nary a door got opened!

    Thanks! Made me smile. My daughter hasn't seen the poster but knows the movie.

    HA! True. I taught my son (one year older) last year - in a Viper GTS! - to drive a stick. He was the one of TWO in his fraternity freshman class who could (based on having to move 'somebody's stick shift car' from the parking lot.) I'm teaching my daughter this summer, largely against her desire.

    Same here. One of the children's mothers told me, "Oh my son LOVES Ferraris. All he talks about. Reads them all the time. Had no idea what a TR or a Boxer was. Maybe he can probably quote chapter and verse on Italias though.

    Thanks guys. The shindig is tonight. Will let you know. Charging the Taser now.
     
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    Lol don't forget the pepper spray!
     
  20. AHudson

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    HA! Got it on the list! Don't mean to pile on here, but...

    These kids are so 'not' mechanically inclined, that I was going to position a couple car batteries with jumper cables disappearing menacingly beneath the car. But then I came to my senses. Sort of. It'll be fun either way.

    Main thing is I hope they DO have a great time and I'm glad to have the space to share.
     
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    That is really all that counts and your a great dad for doing this for them. Hey you may want to check /ask your daughter and see if you can agree on a specific time and go start the cars and let the kids sit in them, I know that that would be a "cool parent" kinda thing to do. Turn them to the "darkside"!
     
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    How did they survive?

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  23. AHudson

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    It's tonight! All other cars but Boxer moved, sign placed lovingly and threateningly :) on car. Talked to the 'marginal' trouble makers at a photo session tonight, telling them they were on Security Detail. Shoot first, ask later.

    I'm sure it'll be fine, said he, sleeping with one eye open...
     
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    It is the mobile phone you need to worry about.

    The mobile phone can turn a nice little party into an ugly one. How?, somebody texts a friend saying they are at a great party and why not come over and join in, host will be cool, etc. ... next thing you have n number of uninvited guests at your house and it's out of control.

    We had my sons 21st or 18th (forgotten) at my house, reluctantly on my part, and this was what my sons girl friend told us, and she also stopped a few of the guests from doing just this, so it's a real concern.

    So if I was you I would attend the party and everytime you see somebody pull out a mobile just wander over with beer in hand and just make sure they are not sending out an invite ...
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    Graduation party, guests that are hot legal girlies....... I'd just be there, whether the cars are there or not, what an opportunity to have some fun and enjoy the view!!!!
     

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