http://www.pandachute.com/videos/spoiled_1..._over_new_lexus


Ok, I feel so much anger when I see this! I am a pacifist, but this want to make me A LARGE amount of violence.

Ugh, if it's something more I hate than Tomas Di Leva (and snow), then it's spoiled kids. C'mon, 15 years old and get a new car? I would've been overjoyed, and that kid started to cry? Hmph, her parents care about her, and that's not good enough? Oh well, a fitting name for his topic.

Just for a side note, how old do you have to be to get a driving license these days in the State? Wasn't it 16 or something (don't remember)?

It's 16. The program of this video is called 'my sweet sixteen' and is all about spoiled 16 year olds (mostly) girls who get these insane expensive presents and parties. They show it on MTV.

'And everything has to be perfect just like me and if it isn't I will hate you for the rest of my spoiled life'

Um, isn't 16 a little too young? In Sweden you get a driving license at 18.

I believe 16 is tied to the legal working age. Since kids can get part time jobs at 16, they need a way of getting to and from that job. Since most people, even at 16, work more than a few miles (atleast outside the city) from where they live, either someone needs to drive them to and from work (public transportation, or parent taking time off what they're doing). or they have to drive themselves (if they, or their parents can afford another car). Parents want kids to start working as soon as they can so that the child can generate income and become less of a financial strain (afterall that whole school thing is a waste of time), so often the case is an agreement, access to a car in exchange for going to work to pay for insurance, and occasionally a portion of that car (suposedly also helps them learn responsibility). It's only in the cases of wealthy people that the kid is just given a car and let do what they want. However since one group is privilaged, others want that same privilage, or feel bad about themselves. Hence the "Stupid American Brat" syndrome.

Realistically, age isn't important, but rather the capabilities of the person is. Most the people on the road simply shouldn't be driving since they pose a hazard to themselves and everyone around them. It's not just those that are easily distracted, but also those who switch lanes with less than 4 feet ahead and behind, those who don't signal, those who drive in more than 2 lanes at once, for several miles, Those who can't understand the simple idea "don't drive if you're mentally impaired (temporarily, and perminantly) in any way, no matter what". There are 14 year olds who could drive well, there are 40 year olds who drive with their head up their ass... Age doesn't speak of ability, it is just the point where people are supposed to start working, so need a way of getting to and from work and having some financial ability of owning a car.

Vagrant0, you should be a politician instead. Trust me, they'll vote you for president in no time!
Seriously though, you make a good point.

I've allways enjoyed looking for differences between the US and (glorious ) Europe. The thing I find the strangest is that here, we can't get a license until we are 18, but we can drink alcohol from 16 (and even earlier, in fact everyone can get a beer if his or her parents agree, and nobody will do a thing about it). In the US you can learn to drive when your 16, but can't drink alcohol until you're 21. I think those differents are interesting, by studying them we'll learn about the differences in our culture.

Still, you're right, a kid of 14 can drive well, when there are 40 year old people who drive you of the road. I do think though that age does matter: Think about length, reaction capebillety,... But the things you say count as well, a 14 year old doesn't need a car...

And about the Stupid American Brat syndrome: I'll have to agree as well. Living in Europe, we only see the rich American children on TV, acting like they are kings and queens (like Super Sweet Sixteen). I've searched a bit on google, and found most children in the US aren't like that. Still, More than 90% of Europe does not know that. It's sad...

Wow, I've actually agreed on two things you said, Vagrant0, a new record, no? I know we've had some words earlier, but did we already agree on something?

Cya

Fritz

Politics? Never!
I'm too honest, and don't care about pandering to the masses. They wouldn't let me run. Then there's that whole "not from a wealthy family with a legal (as in practicing law, going to prestegious schools, ect) background and strong ties to political party" thing. The politics just involved with getting involved with politics just isn't worth it. Besides the point, I would be too tempted to just recieve payoffs from everyone, and too brazen to keep it in secret (part of that whole honesty thing). But that's really a whole other matter.