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is there a point when it isn't worth going? Nowadays, even 4 yrs of basic college can easily add up to more than $120K with room and board.
first @redwood66 I gotta say I love you girl.. xo
Would I be upset if one of my kids hadn't wanted to go to college? Yes I would have been IF I thought that was their destiny, if I thought one of my son's had more talent in solving mechanical problems with his hands I would have recommended he go to a CC with HVAC.. one of my brothers was a metalworker (union) and the other was in the navy. One went one didn't. I went. But it's the destiny of the child and their desire. If my son wanted a career in the armed services I might have pushed a bit so he could have been an officer but not a lot. They are our 'children' but only they can fufill their lives not us.
first @redwood66 I gotta say I love you girl.. xo
Would I be upset if one of my kids hadn't wanted to go to college? Yes I would have been IF I thought that was their destiny, if I thought one of my son's had more talent in solving mechanical problems with his hands I would have recommended he go to a CC with HVAC.. one of my brothers was a metalworker (union) and the other was in the navy. One went one didn't. I went. But it's the destiny of the child and their desire. If my son wanted a career in the armed services I might have pushed a bit so he could have been an officer but not a lot. They are our 'children' but only they can fufill their lives not us.
I'm taking over Kenny's old job...
He's either bored or there is a thread starting contest that none of the rest of us know about.
first @redwood66 I gotta say I love you girl.. xo
Would I be upset if one of my kids hadn't wanted to go to college? Yes I would have been IF I thought that was their destiny, if I thought one of my son's had more talent in solving mechanical problems with his hands I would have recommended he go to a CC with HVAC.. one of my brothers was a metalworker (union) and the other was in the navy. One went one didn't. I went. But it's the destiny of the child and their desire. If my son wanted a career in the armed services I might have pushed a bit so he could have been an officer but not a lot. They are our 'children' but only they can fufill their lives not us.
College is an investment and I would never consider it a waste. Networking. Growing as in individual. Exploring new interests. Pursuing a passion. Never a waste.
there should be (IMO) some higher education
It’s nowhere near as expensive in the UK to go to university. When our son went, the fees were less than his private school tuition. I think when he did his Masters degree after his Bachelors, it was £5000 for the year.
Of course I waitressed throughout uni to pay for my living expenses too as HECS only contributes to unit fees, nothing else. We're all still hoping to be as cool as Scandinavia where university is freeeeeee....
University is FREE in Germany and France as well. You can have 0% loans for living expenses if your parents cannot support you...
I do share this belief that a well educated population is a greater good for humankind.
Not only engineers, but also philosophers and artists of any kind and a broad horizon of a solid general education.
But, again, my tagline for these threads: fewer huge diamonds to be seen here! Smaller houses and cars. Mandatory health, unemployment insurance, maternity leave, social protection, retirement etc etc etc and free education make for a lower disposable income even in the highest income bracket. Question of preference.
We are only as good as our weakest links and we need to raise strong smart independent children who can make the world a better place
It may be free, but most do not attend university.I guess it depends on the teenager but honestly what I find most amazing is that it seems normal in the USA that parents are expected to PAY for their kids college!?! You are all nicer than I would be...
We are very fortunately to have HECS https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/hecs-help which is basically a government-based interest free loan that pays for fees, then when you earn over a certain threshold you have it pay it back (gets deducted automatically so you cannot avoid it). Without it I'm pretty sure many many people would not go to university, although perhaps most Aussie degrees are cheaper than in the US?
Of course I waitressed throughout uni to pay for my living expenses too as HECS only contributes to unit fees, nothing else. We're all still hoping to be as cool as Scandinavia where university is freeeeeee....