"Will you push your kids to go to college no matter what?" Mon Jun-04-18 12:27 PM by PimpTrickGangstaClik
A college degree used to be the easy pass ticket to a middle/upper middle class life. And it kind of still is. Average wages for college grads are much higher than high school grads.
But things are changing to where some college degrees aren't that valuable at all.
With the increasing price of higher ed, the cost-benefit analysis isn't as one sided as it used to be.
So what will you (or did you) do? Push kids to go to college regardless of financial outcomes (i.e. college is to learn, not get a job)? Push them to college but only in lucrative majors? Or push them more towards practical skills training outside of college?
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79897 posts
Mon Jun-04-18 12:16 PM
1. "I will push them but I won't force them" In response to Reply # 0
I have 529b's for both kids and they will have to use it for education in some way.
I'm going to diversify in a few years just in case they have other ideas.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
2. "he has the best of both worlds" In response to Reply # 0
I went the academic route My wife did not She makes almost twice than me and we both have six figure salaries
there are pros and cons with each track... my wife is currently in school now just for shits and giggles and because her job pays for she is also in school something she loves I went to school for something I wanted to do since I was 6
if they don't go I wont be disappointed but they will have our support either way
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mellowboogie Member since Jun 26th 2006 3608 posts
Mon Jun-04-18 12:25 PM
4. "I'll encourage it but the reality is that there are so many other avenue..." In response to Reply # 0
kids can take now. I'm not sure how it works in America apart from crazy debilitating student loans, but in Europe there are plenty of other opportunities and 3rd level isn't necessarily the best choice anymore. I never got my degree, college wasn't for me. Now I'm doing a few different things that I love and making it work for me.
I just hope my daughter is happy in whatever she chooses.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79897 posts
Mon Jun-04-18 12:30 PM
5. "I don't even want to think about college cost 16 to 18 years from now" In response to Reply # 0
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
6. "yes, pushing towards that." In response to Reply # 0
It fine to not got to college, but it still holds true that a degree is helpful for a more monied future. that could change, but it'll still be harder to get exec level gigs without a degree.
7. "my son is 16, will be a Junior when school starts back in August..." In response to Reply # 0
he's always told me he wants to go to the same college my daughter went to. I'm good with that, but he just doesn't feel like the college type to me...everyone isn't. I won't push him, but I'll certainly back him if he wants to go that route. Also, if he pivoted, I wouldn't feel a way about it.
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8. "End of the 8th inning for me" In response to Reply # 0
Kids about to be a Junior in high school, I really don't think she's ready for college. If anything she would need to go to a JC and figure out some things first.
9. "It depends on the child" In response to Reply # 0
We have 5. Not all our children need to attend college at least not in the traditional sense. I hoping at least one will want to be an entrepreneur and trade schools are life begging for young people to sign up.
10. "yeah for me it's either yall go to college or trade school." In response to Reply # 9
>trade schools are life begging for young people to sign up.
and i would fully support trade school as much as college if that's the route they decide. plenty of real good money in trade, and i think you have a great shot at doing something you actually enjoy doing.