<p>Our standard rule is to wait until after the first semester. We see how the grades are, how the social scene is shaping up, and how the kid is handling the things that actually NEED to be handled before adding new things into the picture. Most college campuses have pretty much everything you need on or near campus.</p>
<p>D1 was not allowed to have a car, and left college - did not do well, was not ready. D2 made great grades, responsible decisions, etc., and got her car sophomore year. With D3, we’ll wait at least one semester before we decide.</p>