Speechless
As I first watched this, I was amused. Then, plain angry.
Ultimately, though, I’m profoundly sad.
This kid has been spoiled so badly, and on top of it, is chocked full of such an insecurity complex and such a low sense of self-worth, that he has become this monster we see here. No finger-pointing, because none of us are victims, but at the very root, this kid has no chance.
Now, had I put on a display like that, you can bet your bottom dollar that my old man would have ripped that bat from my hands and gone Barry Bonds with it. And I woulda deserved it.
This little punk has no idea what’s going on in the world around him. Has no idea that only 8% of the world’s population even own cars. That his receiving that beat up truck was a privilege, one that he did nothing to earn.
When I was fourteen, my old man told me he wasn’t going to get me my own car when I turned sixteen. I thought he was a monster and told him as much. Let’s just say, it didn’t end well for me. I got a punishment and a tongue lashing and a reality check that I can still feel and hear and remember, today.
And I should have.
Most of us in this country grow up in a place of great privilege, even if we aren’t wealthy. And it is very easy for us to develop an entitlement complex. Some of us are fortune enough to have parents or guardians or friends who devote their lives to bringing us down to reality. Others of us are stuck with weak, insecure people who allow us to remain under the illusion that we really are special.
Unfortunately, we can all take a guess as to which camp this little monster falls in.
Bummed,
Austin
Austin, I think that you are spot on with your comments. My only issue is that this poor kid doesn’t know any better. Did you notice the other vehicles belonging to the family? This kid’s parents have ruined him. I almost feel a bit sorry for him because he will never know the value of a dollar. That blame is on his mother and father, sadly, not him. I am not saying that he doesn’t deserve to be taken down a notch or two, but how could he know any different. You can guess at the life of privelage he has grown up with.
, but it taught me so much about saving for what I want and being happy with what I have.
My parents also did not get me a care when I turned 16. I shared a car with my mom, and it was ridiculously ugly. Those of you that know me, know “the peach”.
I am thoroughly enjoying your blog. Keep up the good work!
I’ve seen a few other youtube videos of this kid freaking out over computer games. But, yeah, pretty ungrateful.
Hey Erin, I totally agree. The kid has no sense of reality and his parents are simply reinforcing his entitlement.
One thing I need to clear up: I was SO spoiled that, even after my old man put me in my place, I still got my own car when I was 16. My dad’s point got through to me via my punishment and his words, but what amazes me is how I STILL felt I deserved it simply for being 16. Ridiculous. Maybe it was added time that allowed his point to finally really sink in. Thank you so much for your insights and for your kind words about the blog!