She captioned the images: “16 years ago today, you made me a mom. I believe the quote is, “A daughter is just a little girl who grows up to be your best friend”. Charlotte, you are that and so much more. You are strong, you are inspiring, you are kind, you are funny..”<\/p>\n
She continued: “Most importantly, you are one of a kind, the best kind. I’m so lucky to call you my best friend. And I’m equally excited to finally be your passenger, Prinzess.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Another added, “Who the Hell buys a car for a 16-year-old? I got a cake. That’s all you need,” while a third said, “What a disgrace. We all like to spoil our kids, but really, what are you teaching your child? I was already told hard work pays off.”<\/p>\n
“I wish a month like you, but why would she ever need to work? I paid $4,000 for a second-hand Chevy for my daughter when she started college, and to this day, she says that she learned a lot from that. And emissions didn’t even get me started.”<\/p>\n
Another follower jumped to Sarah’s defense, writing: “OMG! Why are so many people in their feelings about parents buying their child a car? I turned 16 and got a brand new car, but I also had to work and have my own gas money, even though I didn’t really have to. We don’t know what the conditions of her getting that jeep are.<\/p>\n
“Honestly, it’s none of our business. Wish the child a Happy Birthday and move on with your day. It really isn’t that serious.”<\/p>\n
Sarah, who rose to stardom in the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 1997 to 2003, has been married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002.<\/p>\n
The pair, who portrayed Scooby-Doo’s beloved duo Daphne and Fred on screen together, had a daughter, Charlotte, in 2009.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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