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It’s not a matter of whether the kid’s tustworthy or not (at least in my case) but a matter of whether they really ‘need’ a car or not. In some cases depending on where they’re attending and what they’re doing it’s clear that they need one and in some cases it’s clear that they don’t need one. In many other cases though, it’s not so clear and it’s not really known whether one is needed or not. There are many cases where a student takes a car to college and it spends most of its time just sitting in a lot exposed to the elements and vandalism and incurring parking fees which at some colleges are expensive and incurring the other expenses involved with a car whether it’s used or not (insurance, payments, depreciation).</p>
<p>After the first year the student will have a better idea if a car is really needed or not and a decision can be made as to whether it’s worth it. After the first year the student may know if they have a local internship/job they need to drive to, they might move off-campus and need it to get back and forth and to the grocery, etc. This is why I think a lot of parents suggest waiting a year before deciding unless it’s ‘clear’ it’s needed or not - not whether the kid is trustworthy or not.</p>
<p>This topic would probably warrant its own thread if you’re interested in more opinions since it’s kind of a tangent to this thread.</p>