For 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. Continue reading…

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Fat Kids Get Less Help Buying Cars