When Heartland Boy announced to family and friends that Heartland Girl was pregnant with Olympia a couple of years ago, a common response was, “So, presumably you would be getting a car as well?” While it was clear that they had decided to add a baby into the family then, they were equally adamant NOT to add a car to their lives. The biggest motivation in going carless is undoubtedly the financial cost of owning a car in Singapore. Well, Olympia turned 18 months not too long ago and Heartland Boy is pleased to announced that they have thus far survived parenthood without a car. Of course, it is very important to recognise that different families have different needs and priorities. What works for the Heartland Boy household might not work for others. For parents with young children who would like to adopt such an arrangement (not owning a...