How would you react if you found your son or daughter didn't want to go to college?

[Lucy68]

Would you be disappointed or fine with their decision? Would you still force them to go or let them keep their decision on not going?

[Jamie05rhs]

No one should ever go to college if they don't want to. You can't succeed academically if you aren't motivated.

[Cubus]

As long as he/she would have a good idea for himself/herself I would be ok with this

[Cubus]

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[Lucy68]

You're welcome

[NathanDavis]

first of all, I would never force them to do anything with their lives that they would not feel like doing for themselves

if they decided not to go to college or pursue a certain carrier... I would not be disappointed either

ideally, I would raise and the prepare them, and also provide and support them to do something they want to make out of their lives, they should have a plan and that plan does not have to be college, it could be any other skill, or talent or venture of their choice, perhaps a passion

college is only one of the many options out there, I have never seen it as a "must" in fact I did quit college myself, lol... and I started my own business instead

also, I did promise my niece that I was going to pay for her college career IF, she chooses to go to college and the funds are already there, if she ends up not going to college, maybe she'll use it for a business or any other venture

it is going to be her life, so it should be her (informed and guided) choice

[WindAtMyBack]

I'd have no problem whatsoever if they didn't go to college. What I'd have a problem with is if they didn't do anything at all. You don't need college to be successful, but you sure as heck can't be successful by sitting on your ass either. I they don't put effort into college, they need to put effort into something else.

[Googlemyahoo]

I wasn’t forced but told I had to go to succeed. Took something I didn’t want to take & hated it and the school. Ended up skipping most of my classes eventually stopped going & worked full time.

If they don’t want to go or they’re unsure what to do then take your time figure it out.

[menina]

I wouldn't be disappointed, and I wouldn't force them either. College is not for everyone. Going or not going doesn't make you superior or inferior. Plus, there are many professions that don't require a college degree. Some of them are well-paid, so there's always another way.

[Mark987]

I am from a traditional family. I graduated High School.. skipped College.. went to University.. and dropped out. My parents were so upset because at such a young age that is one way that you can guarantee a job to make money. Luckily me and my friends came together in 2006.. and make good money more than I would have with an education. At the end of the day they still wanted me to have that degree, but they are happy knowing I worked hard, and didn't become a lazy statistic

[Cherry234]

I'm okay with it as long as my son/daughter has a different plan and another way to make a living. I would not support my son/daughter just sitting around and not developing any marketable skills. And I certainly wouldn't want my child working a minimum wage job for the rest of his/her life.

[Apple1996]

Be proud of them for not wasting their valuable years and not going into debt. College is useless for most people unless they have a plan

[NamerOfStars]

I'd ask why, and what their plans are as an alternative. Remember that college doesn't require youth; it's tricky, but you can always go back later.

[Th3ft]

I’m fine with it if they don’t. I personally tried a few times and dropped out. So I can’t make them go.

[melanieeeB]

It's all okay, maybe they might wanna go later on in life

[LazerBean]

That's fine. Unless it's a STEM or medical degree it's a waste anyway.

[Cherry234]

A business degree is useful too. I got one and I just started working.

[Andres77]

We’ve been talking about their future plans for years. They will bare the responsibility for their own future. We’re here to facilitate and assist. They do have to show initiative.

[exitseven]

College is not for eveeryone. As long as the kid had a plan for the future that did not involve anything in show biz I would be okay.

[letuswaltzforthedead]

As long as they know what they're doing with their life, I don't care. I'm not a fan of college anyways, I'm just going to go because it was my mother's wish.

[AndrésC64]

I wouldn't be disappointed, maybe concerned, maybe glad. I might be concerned if they don't have some plan to earn money to live on. I might be glad if that plan involved something that they could do and make good money at.

[SmokinAces2000]

If they had a plan and backup plans then I would support them but if they just didn’t want to do shit with their lives then I would not support that

[Anonymous]

honestly that's not my life to live

i'd never want to force debt on them

[Juxtapose]

I didn't go to college either, it's better to go to a trade school.

[KrakenAttackin]

That's fine, but they do need to get real skills that are marketable.

[JohnK123]

Nah that’s not an option

even community college is better