Would you encourage your current/future kids to go to college? And will you pay for it? (Page 2)

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My mom always told us that we didn’t have to go unless we wanted to. And she made it clear that she wasn’t paying. I wasn’t intending to but I worked hard in school, graduated at the top (the sal), and got a bunch of scholarships thrown at me. The school counselor was my biggest fan (still unsure why) but she was a nice lady and had secretly submitted applications for me to colleges. Thats still kinda sketch lmao. I found out on awards day when they started naming all the students who got scholarship offers. I rolled my eyes and decided to tune them out, but then had someone waving their hand in my face saying I was the recipient for the biggest academic award package (instead of the val).  Anyways, college was such a fckin waste since I wasn’t brave enough to choose what I really wanted. I got a 4 year degree but not much to show for it. I personally won’t pressure my kids into attending college, specifically a uni. But I would encourage them to pick a trade and attend a trade school. Or maybe they could to try out a 2 year junior college. I wouldn’t mind paying for those. But if they want to go to a uni, especially one thats like 20k+, then they’re going to have to bust their butt in HS like I did to get an academic (or athletic) scholarship. If they attend a school in whatever state we move to, then they have the option to live at home, but I for sure won’t be paying for a dorm. I refuse to be like my fam who feels their kid “owes” them for raising them. But get this, if the kid drops out of a school I paid for, then that will for sure be the one time they financially owe me. #FeelFreeToList

TallAnon · Answer

It's cheap here, so it's no concern. However, times go fast; college might no longer be useful. I will, however, not allow them to waste their time and money with a useless degree.

clampfan101 · Answer

I’d want them to follow their dreams, but would still encourage the idea of college. It’s up to them in the end, though.

AimeeKyle · Answer

They would need to do something….. either go to college, or get into a trade or apprenticeship program.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes I definitely would encourage my kid to go to college and yes I'd pay that my job as a parent. I'm glad I went I have a great job with a nice 6 figure income and im enjoying life

TheAfrikan · Answer

I would rather prefer them to find a sector they are fully interested in want to give it a shot. And in that i would push them in. Instead of taking time on some lazy ass subjects.

es20490446e · Answer

The usefulness of going to college depends on what kind of job you want to get.

Shark_61695 · Answer

Only if they want to do something which specifically requires a degree.

Rudon00 · Answer

I will encourage and let them know how vital it is to be educated. And don't deprived yourself of growth , development and success.

BloodCursedDeviant · Answer

I would at least for them to experience a semester in a community College. College life can be a great learning experience.

the_sinner · Answer

I’d encourage them to do so and pay for it if I have to. In my country it’s very difficult to land a good job if you don’t have a college degree.

TrillXHippy · Answer

I wouldn’t encourage them. They don’t have to go. It’s up to them they want to go

thorboy · Answer

i don't care what they do. As long as they don't marry a goldigger

Anonymous · Answer

If he wants to become salary man yeah if he has no skill then no. I would recommend him to have a skill. And if I have skill then he would work for my business and inherit the business.

SnowedIn · Answer

Up to them and they pay for it.

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Depends on the subject

KrissAvarr00 · Answer

Its a good way to be in debt

Debbie14217 · Answer

yes and no

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