you should check the crank sensor and ignition modual
that means you can start getting to know lumina .
I have a 93 Corsica and had this problem. 1. crank sensor 2 ignition modual 3. main brain. Ck codes at a shop. Some will do this for free.
The security system has activated. Wait 30 minutes and try it again with the right key.
If your saying it dies and won't start for an hour or so then its might be your crankshaft positioning sensor. its what was wrong with mine.
Check the fuel pressure regulator.
I had a similar problem turns out the Alternator was bad.
There is nothing wrong with the motor there is something wrong with the switching circuits
Try looking at replacing the crankshaft position sensor, i had a similar problem with my 92 lumina and i traced it back to a bad crank sensor.
Speaking as a dad - who is sometimes wrong - Apologise, and acknowledge that you were wrong. Let him know (a) why you were wrong, and (b) what made you realise that he is right. This is the start of a better relationship for both of you.
Start with replacing the fuel filter.
Get a new battery, mine was doing the same thing. No matter how charged it is, youll still need a new one.
Restate your hypothesis and whether it is right or wrong.