Man, reading that thread made my head hurt.
I remember in HS, seeing my friends where their parents bought them really nice cars, etc and being really envious.... I've ran into them from time to time... one has achieved ultimate status as a pizza delivery man.. a couple working at a local grocery store, etc. Probably still waiting on handouts.
Me? Heck no... worked like a dog at a fast food restaurant, did the lawn mowing/shoveling snow thing when i reached my hours limit to make some side cash. Bought my car, paid my own insurance, gas, etc.
I wouldn't change it for a second, even though back then it made me feel like Mom and Dad were "mean to me", etc. Now I'm extremely thankful for their foresight.