do u think parents should give kids a car for their sweet 16>?

Answer 1

No, that's ridiculous. "Sweet" sixteen -- pshaw!

Answer 2

I would give my children a car that would then help them get started in life. in high school your job is school, except in the summer. I would want them to have a car to drive back and forth to college with and not always be struggling just to make ends meet. However every privilege comes with responsibility and the child should understand clearly the restrictions. Helping your children is not necessarily spoiling them. I would like to add that I was given my first car, and i have never gotten a ticket or was ever in an accident and i truly feel the value of money and the dedication my parents had to help me have a good, debt free start in life that allowed me to buy a nice house and be financially stable with savings well before my peers whose parents didn't want to "spoil them". AND it teaches them that respect for rules and property and people goes beyond how it affects you personally........you don't be reckless because you might lose your car - you don't be reckless because it is irresponsible, someone could get hurt, and it is disrespectful to other drivers and people who live on those streets! a much more important lesson than will go beyond our selfish society that it doesn't matter unless it hurts me directly

Answer 3

I have grown up around alot of kids that were spoiled and directly in the car business. I don't think that at 16 kids NEED a car. They want it but don't need it. THey are awfulyy immature and aren't the best drivers. I think that if a car is a VERY expensive piece of machinery and a very dangerous one as well. I think because of a 16 year old's immaturity they won't value the car as much if they aren't made to work for it. If they have to pay for it themselves they take pride in the fact that they were able to work for something they wanted and got it...also remember how hard they worked at it so they will be more resposible with it. They had a hard time paying for it in the first place sure don't want to replace it. IT will boost their confidence level as well as there self esteem and self respect if made to do it on their own. The one's given cars are often the ones taht have a sense of entitlement and don't work very hard in society and are snooty and make it harder on the rest of us. These are things that i have experienced.

Answer 4

Yes, if they can afford it. I was given a car when I was 16 and the first thing I had to do was change the tire or else I couldn't have it. I learned about maintenance and taking care of the car properly. I was trustworthy and never abused the privilege of driving. Good grades, responsible kid - I say go for it!

Answer 5

Not necessary,especially if they can't drive.You better help them save money and buy their own car when they are ready.What if it is 16?Sweet?Every age is sweet.I'm 16 too and I don't think it is something different than any other birthday.For my 16th birthday I got a Silk Epil.For the 15th I got 2 really sweet T-Shirts.For the 14th birthday I had an own camera.The 16th birthday might be more special but a car...it is ridiculous at that age.

Answer 6

No, unless the child has unusual circumstances, like sacrificing a lot for younger siblings, making very good grades, and going without for most of her life. Most kids are too spoiled as it is. I think at the most, parents should match whatever the child works for to buy a car.

Answer 7

No, I think they should help their child, but not give it too them.
My parents surprised me with a used car that they purchased with money I saved and they matched. They covered the last part that I hadn't saved as well. They bought me my first 6 months of insurance as a present. I got a job and saved and started paying my own insurance after the 6 months.
I think compromise and responsibility are two great gifts to give you child.

Answer 8

No.I think they should teach them the value of money, help them get a job to buy their OWN car.Then make them pay the payments and car insurance.This will give the teenager a lesson in finances,responsibility and they will appreciate the car MORE once they have made the LAST payment.They will realize"wow!This is MINE!I PAID FOR IT ALL!No one bought it for meI did it!"
They will more likely take good care of it too.I have seen TOO many teens race their cars around causing accidents, totalling their cars with the attitude"oh well, mommy's insurance will buy me another one!"

Answer 9

Not necessarily. That is a huge gift, an expensive gift. If the child has been well-behaved, gets good grades, & the parents can afford it, than maybe. A car should not be expected for a 16th birthday, & a child should not act out if they don't receive one.

Answer 10

If they are gonna get a job even part time. My parents gave me their junker minivan and I worked at a hardware store to help pay for it. I don't think it's a good idea if the kid is not responsible and the sweet sixteen thing on tv makes me want to puke.

Answer 11

No I think that they have to buy their own car when they can afford it for them to appreciate. I bought my first car when I was eighteen for 2500.00 I was working a KFC. Then I bought my second car when I was 19 for 13,000.00 I was working at Subway. I am so glad that I worked to have what I have that makes me stronger and more responsible. I am now 23 I rent my own appartment and support my 2 year old baby.