Do you think it's spoiling a kid if theyre parents buy them a car?

Question

lets say a teenager, their parents buy them a car. spoiled?

personally, i think if they deserve it and help out a little to buy or with bills theyre not spoiled. your thoughts?

best reason for your choice gets you ten points.

Answer 1

I lived in a town where most kids got a new car for their 16th birthday.I cannot tell you how many times they came to work bragging about how they got drunk wrecked it but mom ma's insurance was going to pay it off and get them a new one.

I do not know how many times I have seen them hot rod down the road and  a week later end up dead by drivingrecklessly,whether it was in a new mu stand Camry, or driving to fast in snow with a 4 wheel drive.

You let them get a job and save up for a down payment, then take them and sign for them a loan to get a good used car(not a sporty car,but plain and not fast) and tell them when they miss the first payment, the car goes back to the car lot.

They will take greater care to see the paymentss are made and that the car is taken care of and will value it much more when the last payment is made.They will also have learned the value of a dollar.

Answer 2

I think that if parents want to help a responsible teen get their first car that is great but the teen should be working and prove responsibility first.  I don't agree with them getting brand new cars or expensive cars though unless they really earned it by paying for it themselves and they should be responsible for buying the gas for their own car and paying their share of car insurance and the car payment if there is one.  

Answer 3

This one of those hard questions, my father is a used car salesman...has been for like 40 years now....My brother had to by his first car, my sister had to buy her first car....h**l my MOM his WIFE had to buy her first car..and she was in her 40's. Me, I am a tad of a different story as I am disabled..so lets go with the rest of my family instead.

When both my brother and my sister got their license, we lived in a very wealthy town, and MANY parents bought their kids brand knew cars for their 16th birthday...at the time it sucked for them as it seemed unfair, that not only that they did not have a car, but also that it wasn't going to be a brand knew Explorer of the lot, even if they did get their own, they would not be able afford that. However, BOTH my brother and sister are ok with it now that they are older and both parents, they see that it taught them the value of a dollar, and some patients..and that life is hard you have to work for what you want. Also, they respected their cars much more then their friends every did

because they had to pay for it, they had to work for it. Not to mention the attitude of ALOT not all but alot of the kids they were around that were given a car was so very unatractive.

Answer 4

No, spoiling occurs when parents give in to their child's every whim/demand. I think if a child is working hard and doing what is expected of them, it's nice to help them with a car, etc. if the

parent(s) are able.

Answer 5

as long as its not like a 2009 mustang or anything. my first car was a 1997 mercury sable that needed work. now this was 4 years ago so it was to old lol. I needed mine to get to school- we didn't have a bus to the school i went to so it was needed unless my mom wanted to drive and pick me up every day. i think if they buy them a brand new car that is spoiling but if its an older car then i think its doing more for the parents. they don't have to drive there kids to there friends house or to work ect. my husband and i will be getting our daughter and if we have any more children a car when they get older. it wont be new but it wont be a beater. something that will last them hopefully through college.  

Answer 6

If the teen is responsible, it's fine. My two oldest children (21 and 19) were given cars of their choice for when they got their licenses. The rest of my children will at 16, of they are responsible a well. The only thing is, they must have a job to pay for gas. I actually really don't care if we have to pay for their gas (if they live with us still) as long as they are putting forth an effort to make money. We can afford it and we have good kids, so why not?  

Answer 7

Depends...If the parents buy their kid a BMW or a sports car or some other expensive car like that then that is spoiled.  If they buy a not so fancy used sedan just for basic transportation to school and/or work then that may not be spoiled

Answer 8

If the parents can afford it, why not??  

Answer 9

If they earn it, then its not being spoiled. My parents bought my first car, i had to earn it though by helping out in the house and the condition i get a job and become responsible and pay for my own insurance. I thought that was fair. I didn't want my parents footing the bill for my gas and insurance, not fair. Same with all my other brothers and sisters. You got a job, you get a car.

Answer 10

As long as you have a responsible teenager, with reasons to be driving, I don't think so. I do think its foolish to buy a expensive car at that age, enough to use as transportation is fine.

Answer 11

no.... if they earn it by doing good in school or helping out around the house i think it is not spoiling.  

Answer 12

Not at all.  I think there is a line between spoiling and working for it.  I think a teenager that does nothing, no chores, no job, etc.  Than by all means no they should not have a car paid for them  When my daughter turns sixteen, I will help her by putting down half of down payment, and half of monthly payment, as long as she works and comes up with the other half, I'm more than willing to help.  If she can cover all of payments, or even all of down payment, even better.  Better for her.  Will teach her to be responsible.  I will not have a child that stand there with their hands open expecting me to fill it.  I have had to work to raise them, and they recognize that.  They realize that they need to work in order to get what they want.

Answer 13

I don't think it's spoiling if the kid is responsible and deserves it. You do value things more (including cars) if you buy them yourselves, but my parents bought my first car. and my second car actually.

Answer 14

No I don't think its being spoiled. Its a vacation for mom and dad taking them everywhere! I think a 16 year old is too young to have to deal with so many bills, they are still a child.

Answer 15

No its not spoiling a child. There are may ways to earn something and show respect. Not all of them mean a teen needs a job. A child who gets good grades, helps around the home, has community involvement and other interests is someone who has earned a car if their parents can afford it. I also don't agree that buying a brand new car is spoiling a child. Why should i buy an unreliable used car if i can afford to buy a new one for my child? If you could afford new shoes for your child why would go to a garage sale and buy used (knowing something could be wrong with them)? Its the same concept. Spoiling a child has nothing to do with how much money you spend or even if you spend money. Being spoiled is an attitude that you should be entitled to what you want without doing anything to earn that right. What you want isnt always paid for with money. A child with no curfew that consistently breaks rules could be just as spoiled. A child who gets every meal they ask for instead of eating whats provided for the family may bemore spoiled than a child driving a brand new car. People are far too hung up on where others spend money and thinking money equals a spoiled child.