I say let the kid have his day. But before he takes it, ask him to help you wash it and detail it. Use that time to express the trust you will put in him. Its more than just the car, its a symbol of trust. My step-dad, the man who raised me let me take his 1967 Firebird to my prom. I grew up worshiping that car. First time driving it was on the way to pick up my date for the prom. I will never forget it. Looking back I have no idea why he let me take those keys. But I drove that car like it was a grandma car. I knew what it meant to him.
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