Or would you have them earn one themselves with a parttime job?
What if they play a high school sport during each season?
What if they have a really tough advanced placement schedule and they don't have time for a part time job?
Just wondering....
2007-02-04 05:24:04 · 10 answers · asked by Bingo's Mommy 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Yes I would and I have. If the teenager in question is responsible I would do it. But what I won't do is provide gasoline. I told my son as well as my daughter that I would buy the car and pay the insurance until they were stable financially, but they are on their own when it comes to the gas.
2007-02-04 05:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by boilerman426 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter's just a toddler but yes I would. When I was in high school I was in advanced classes and quite literally lived solely for one extracurricular activity. I had practice everyday but Monday games on Friday competitions on Saturday all school year long. I'm not an only child and my sister rides and owns a horse (which she almost completely paid for) so between the two of us (and my sis' job and my fund raising for guard) and my mother working and my father having to work 14 hour days most of the time not getting me a car was insane. My parents bought me an $800 convertible and I loved it with all my heart. It died and I inherited a '87 Chevy Blazer that was on it's 3rd transmission from my cousin. I started driving my sister places, my parents didn't have to pick me up every night at 9 from practice or at 3 am from a competition, and we were all happier. I'm completely against buying people brand new cars on their 16th birthday. It's stupid. There are tons of used but very well maintained cars out there. And if your child is performing exceptionally in school and is involved is extracurriculars then I can't see how you would expect them to also hold down a part-time job. And to be blunt I think that being a member of a sports team or the drama group is more important for teenagers than a job if the family doesn't need the extra income. They're going to have to spend the entire rest of their lives working, let them build character in a fun way while they can.
2007-02-04 07:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by evilangelfaery919 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had to earn my own car when I was growing up, so I imagine that both of my children will have to do the same... I think it helps to create a sense of pride in ownership, as well as a sense of responsibility. I will be fair- if they come up with half the down payment, their daddy and I will match it. They will have to make the monthly payments themselves, along with the monthly insurance payment. If for any reason, their grades go down the tubes, or they aren't paying their payments, the car will revert to my care, and usage will be suspended until they are taking care of their responsibility. AP classes/other homework would be expected to be completed, and sports obligations met. I am trying to teach my children that the "real world" doesn't give you anything for free... you have to work for what you want in life. I want my children to be responsible citizens, who can effectively manage their time and money responsibly. So, yes- I would expect for them to be able to pay for a car, if that is what they wanted. Priveleges are earned, not given.
2007-02-04 16:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Defintley buy your teenanger a car! I'm really tired of all these people saying the teenagers should work part time jobs. School and after school sports throughout the week is enough for me. When I come home after doing ridculous amounts of homework, all I like to do is relax and watch tv. I'm 16 and my parents bought me a car last month after I got my liscense. There is no reason for a teenanger to work because there only going to have to do that after college and for the rest of their lives. Let them enjoy while they can!
2007-02-04 05:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If my child was doing well in school and had extra curricular activites, or a pt job, yes, i would. There would however, be rules for this! It's a privilage, so if he/she messed up, the car goes for a while. I used to drive my parents station wagon to school when I was a senior. Even tho it wasn't the best car, it kept me off the bus, and was nice to be able to do, I did however, have pt job after school as well, so it helped my parents out as well.
2007-02-05 03:26:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would. But it wouldn't be anything brand new and nothing like a mustang etc. I would also let him/her know that it's a priveledge and that since you paid for the car it's your rules. Doing chores around the house is a great way for him/her to help earn the car. I would also have them earn gas money etc.
2007-02-04 05:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by ccdispatch911 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm kind of iffy on this one. My dad bought me a car when I was 17. I paid half though and paid for MY gas and insurance. I don't think parents should go out and spend thousands of dolars on a car for someone who isn't responsible enough to pay for it. I had to laugh when I saw another answer to this question. Don't they think parents want to come home and relax? LMAO. now that was pretty funny.
2007-02-04 05:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE PERSON SHOULD GET A PART TIME JOB AND HELP THE PARENTS PAY FOR THE CAR. THAT WAY THEY ARE BOTH PAYING
2007-02-04 05:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by babyboo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has already proved himself responsible enough, so yes I would get him a car.
2007-02-04 12:28:14 · answer #9 · answered by Aumatra 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stll wouldn't buy one for them they need to be resposible and they don't really need a car when they are a teen.
2007-02-04 05:40:44 · answer #10 · answered by Big Daddy R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋