This article describes how my father taught me the value of money and at the same time also showed me how to reach and attain the goals I had in my life.
I have a friend called Peter and for his seventeenth birthday his parents bought him a very impressive car which would have cost them around 2000. He was very happy and showed off this car to all of his friends including myself. At this stage he was unable to even drive, however it was still a great present to receive.
Peter lived a couple of doors away from me and I showed my father the car and stated that I would love a car for my seventeenth birthday which was only three weeks away. He responded with words like, I bet you would. Despite this remark I felt sure that he would purchase a car for me as he certainly could have afforded to, in my opinion anyway.
My birthday arrived but no car was presented to me, the main present I received was a pair of trainers. I must admit even though I now feel embarrassed to say it, that I was quite disappointed.
Around eight months later, I managed to pass my driving test and my father was very pleased and congratulated me on my success. I told him that I was...