Buying Step-Son His First Car

[PaPaul]

As a father, how would you feel if your son's step-father bought him his first car? I'm considering buying my step-son one next year when he's old enough, but I don't want to step on any toes. I intend to bring it up first, in as non-confrontational way as possible, but I don't know if his father will be offended simply by the idea, let alone the action.

 

[Matt]

Honestly, I would feel a bit intimidated, but if that's what you want to do then I don't see anything wrong with it. I mean, you love them, so it makes sense.

 

[PaPaul]

I'm not thinking of anything fancy; not even something new, as I probably couldn't afford it and I don't feel like a teen's first car should be new, anyhow. I'm fairly certain that his father wouldn't be able to afford anything like that either - but maybe I should approach him about sharing the cost of a used car?

 

[forgotten]

I think a discussion with his father is in order. But make sure that you don't come across in an offensive manner. It would be great if he can share the cost.

 

[PaPaul]

I've been talking to my wife about it and we're working out how to best approach the situation. She thinks it will go better if she serves as a sort of mediator, since it is her son as well as his, after all. I'll let you guys know how it goes.