Car Dilemma

[Anonymous]

HS Senior got into another accident and the car was declared a loss by our insurance company. DH wants to buy another vehicle, since he does not want to shuttle anyone around...he is done. I really don't think we need to buy another vehicle, since our senior is headed to college in August and it is a second car accident within a year. I do not believe there is any sense of responsibility or ownership on our teenagers' part. I am also not wanting another car and insurance expense. I believe we can remain car free until August and our child can rely on friends and us for transportation. Any ideas? What would you do?

[Anonymous]

I would not buy another car.

[Anonymous]

How much will your insurance go up? I would make him take a driving course again and buy a beater car. He wouldn’t be driving mine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not buy another car.

Neither would I. Sounds like your kid isn't responsible enough to be driving himself or herself around.

[Anonymous]

was it the kids fault?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:was it the kids fault?

First incident no, second one YES/texting.

[Anonymous]

Does he have feet and/or a bike?

Problem solved. Time for your DS to realize that actions have consequences, many of which are uncomfortable and/or inconvenient.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:was it the kids fault?

First incident no, second one YES/texting.

OK, if they were texting and totaled a car, I would def. not get them another. Next time they could kill someone else, not just themselves. That is a huge issue.

[Anonymous]

It sounds like YOU and not your husband will be the one driving him this summer until school. As long as you're fine with that, or him borrowing your car, then its fine not to get a car.

Partly depends on where he is going for college and if he will need a car then. Were you already planning on moving him to school yourself?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does he have feet and/or a bike?

Problem solved. Time for your DS to realize that actions have consequences, many of which are uncomfortable and/or inconvenient.

We're in the area where you need a car...Western Loudoun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like YOU and not your husband will be the one driving him this summer until school. As long as you're fine with that, or him borrowing your car, then its fine not to get a car.

Partly depends on where he is going for college and if he will need a car then. Were you already planning on moving him to school yourself?

OP here. Going to Tech and they're not allowed to bring a car their first year. We're planning on helping to move into dorms.

[Anonymous]

Kids who text and drive shouldn't get another car. I know it's an inconvenience, but texting and driving could have deadly consequences.

[Anonymous]

I would not get another car under these circumstances

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does he have feet and/or a bike?

Problem solved. Time for your DS to realize that actions have consequences, many of which are uncomfortable and/or inconvenient.

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[Anonymous]

Absolutely not. Maybe son can perform a service in return for rides so your husband isn’t so cranky about it. Or spend a lot less than a car would cost on Uber for the summer. Or let him catch rides with friends.