momto2Cs Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 My ds's passion in life is anything automobile related. Seriously -- he's studied their history, can name most makes/models at a glance, has taught himself to do a basic brake job as well as other maintenance on my little old car... he plans to be a certified mechanic, specializing in custom rebuilds. Anyhow, through family friends, he has the chance to spend one day a week this spring helping a guy rebuild a couple of cars, starting with a 1940 Ford pickup. He'll be doing this with his best buddy, who is just as much as much of a car nut. Ds is over the moon! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: I guess I could call this an internship, or shop class on his transcript? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Very very cool! My ds would love something like that too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Majorly cool! Kudos!!! My youngest is going through a car phase right now--can you recommend any media that he might like? He is 8, but reading level is not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice! Mine plans to own an alternative energy car company. It's been Obsession Number One since he was 2. :) I'd call it an internship, definitely. Way to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Majorly cool! Kudos!!! My youngest is going through a car phase right now--can you recommend any media that he might like? He is 8, but reading level is not a problem. If you don't mind language, Top Gear. It's been son's favorite (and usually only) show since he was 5. He's been a subscriber to Car and Driver and Motor Trend magazines for years. I have no idea if there's language; we don't really care. Car Science by Richard Hammond was a favorite around that age. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Majorly cool! Kudos!!! My youngest is going through a car phase right now--can you recommend any media that he might like? He is 8, but reading level is not a problem. My son has read/watched: Autoweek magazine Top Gear (see below) Early Days of Automobiles by Elizabeth Janeway (vintage Landmark series book, extremely good. We did it as a read-aloud for everyone) Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile DK Eyewitness: Car Luxury Cars and Classic Cars, coloring books from Dover Publications Classic Cars: A Definitive Collection (series available on Amazon video) My Classic Car (series available on Amazon video) If you don't mind language, Top Gear. It's been son's favorite (and usually only) show since he was 5. He's been a subscriber to Car and Driver and Motor Trend magazines for years. I have no idea if there's language; we don't really care. Car Science by Richard Hammond was a favorite around that age. Top Gear is a must-watch around here. Ds LOVES that show! And even I enjoy the challenge episodes! Edited January 13, 2016 by momto2Cs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 It would be awesome if the boys could get together--can you imagine the geek fest they would have?! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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