Fat Kids Get Less Help Buying Cars
Saturday, October 2, 2010 10:10For a teenager, buying your first car is a huge deal. It’s your first big step towards independence.
But parents dread the day. Most teens are dopey, so who knows what could happen with a 17 year old piloting a ton of metal, traveling at 60 miles per hour.
And a new study takes a unique look at that parent-first car connection. Parents are less willing to give their child money to buy a car, if the kid is overweight or obese.