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How many of your sailors have a car in A School?

I'm getting the ever so familiar guilt trip because my son doesn't have a car.  He's in A School in CT.  I just can't afford it right now and don't understand why he feels it's so important to have a car.  I thought he was over thinking mom and dad were made of money, but that does not appear to be the case.  Geez, he's going to be on a sub in a year, and that car won't help him then.  As for now, he's making me feel guilty (as sons do).  He's got a brand new laptop, an IPod, a cell phone.  He needs to be studying the rest of the time.  Seems to be spending a lot of time at the pubs.  I don't like it and I'm a little worried.  I know he's relishing his newfound freedom and independence, but I can only do what I can do.  I thought his head was in a better place right now, and I still think it is.  But why are we having this conversation now?  Hmmmm.

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PaulaGenardoPermalink Reply by PaulaGenardo on March 29, 2010 at 11:32am
My daughter doesn't want her car in A school, she said its too much paperwork. She is in Chicago. Her fiancee is in CT, he doesn't want his either. They do spend a lot of time in the pubs...what can ya do but rely on the upbringing they've had....
Lily AJPermalink Reply by Lily AJ on March 29, 2010 at 11:40am
My son never had a car in A-School either. Actually about a month before leaving for BC we sold his car.
Once he got to HI he decided he would need one so he just bought a little older inexpensive car and has been fine with that.....though he is Shore Duty, once he does have to leave, he will probably just sell it, not sure it is worth the trouble sending anywhere off the island.

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