Jkboomer35

Guys/Gals,

Check out my GoFundMe page and tell me what you think. My fiancé Grace and I are saving up to get her a jeep and "fund the addiction." This is very lighthearted and in no way am I trying to take away from the intent of the site. If all you get out of it is a laugh, then that's fine.

http://www.gofundme.com/jlhou8

-Jarrett

14Sport

Good luck with that. lol

Vladimer

Lol, I'll fund yours if you fund mine

Jkboomer35

Hahaha thanks! A friend of mine that lives in Hawaii submitted $20 with the message "Sorry you drive a jeep." He has a pretty killer FJ40 out there. My response was "Well I'm not... But thanks!"

RalphTomaccio

I know I will probably get blasted by many for my opinion but, it is my opinion and since you asked, I'll tell you. As "lighthearted" as you think it may be, I think it's pathetic that some people think others should contribute to their "wants", not true needs, unless it's a gift for some special occasion like a birthday, graduation, etc.. Much like those who expect family and friends should pay for their wedding expenses so they could have the wedding of their dreams. A wedding gift is one thing, paying for the wedding is something else. If you can't afford it, then save for it until you can.

It's probably a generation thing. Many young people feel as though they are "entitled". The older generation generally feels things should be earned.

I guess I've given away my age, huh?

Those are my feelings and I'm sticking to it.

Freedom21

Sorry, I agree with Ralph. You say it's light-hearted, but I just read your account write up and it looks like you really are asking for handouts.

ade

Totally agree Ralph. People work hard to have a comfortable life and save for their pleasures. If you have had to earn your enjoyments in life you are more likely to value them more.

jrod250

I agree 100%

14Sport

I agree, Ralph. But only to a certain extent. I come from a very traditional family. And in my family, you do pay for the weddings of your daughters. It's been that way for hundreds of years. I've paid for one and I still have one to go.

Now current thinking is that the bride's and groom's family should split the cost. That would be nice because these things aren't cheap. But I will pay for my second daughter's wedding as well. When it comes to my son, I will split it with the bride's family if they need it.

But I absolutely agree, kids nowadays feel entitled. I believe it all started with the trophies for everyone, win or lose. It made the kids think they should get rewarded just for showing up. If you have ever hired a current generation kid, you know what I'm talking about. They expect to be paid for just showing up. Work is optional.

robsjeep9

Hey Jarrett I read your link and we here Do get it we drive jeeps too.
If you don't ask you won't get may be true but it's kinda sad it's your 2nd post only and you're looking for handouts :(
I totally agree with Ralph using the words "entitled" and "earned" as well... Over 5 years of hard work building my baby