re: Did you, or do you plan to, make your kid pay for their first car?

I was carless pretty much until my senior year of college and while I don’t blame anyone but myself for not working hard enough to buy one for myself, I’ve pretty much vowed that my kid will only have to earn his by being a good kid. As long as he does what he’s supposed to do life wise, he will have one when he gets his license. If he wants to work and save up for a car, that money can go to college or savings if he chooses a trade/military etc.