Empty Pockets
Recycles dryer sheets
- Joined
- Dec 29, 2006
- Messages
- 149
I'd like to hear opinions on sending kids to college. I wanted to go and didn't get to. Obligations on the family farm kept me home, and I when I didn't get to take it over, I went to work at a local business and ended up buying it. Financially, it has worked out well for me. I wouldn't recommend it to my kids though.
Not having a college degree I see that many doors are closed, where others with a degree will see them open. If a job requires an MBA, it's not a big deal to someone with a BA to obtain while still working. For someone else, it's nearly impossible. Plus the knowlege and social connections made in college can't be measured.
My question is this. Are you making your kids go to college and if so, are you paying for some, most or all of it ?
Before I had kids I made a vow that I would save enough for each one to pay for a 4 year education at a state school. I have a 10 & 12 year old and anticipate a cost of $80,000 each, and I'm right on track to have it available for them.
The 12 year old has to study to get a B average, but he has a tremendous work ethic. He wants to be a heavy equipment operator. I tell him he sure can, as soon as he finishes college, then he grumbles.
The 10 year old is a straight A student, but isn't as ambitious about work. She's looking forward to college.
I'd like to hear how others have done and what you would suggest. Thank you.
Not having a college degree I see that many doors are closed, where others with a degree will see them open. If a job requires an MBA, it's not a big deal to someone with a BA to obtain while still working. For someone else, it's nearly impossible. Plus the knowlege and social connections made in college can't be measured.
My question is this. Are you making your kids go to college and if so, are you paying for some, most or all of it ?
Before I had kids I made a vow that I would save enough for each one to pay for a 4 year education at a state school. I have a 10 & 12 year old and anticipate a cost of $80,000 each, and I'm right on track to have it available for them.
The 12 year old has to study to get a B average, but he has a tremendous work ethic. He wants to be a heavy equipment operator. I tell him he sure can, as soon as he finishes college, then he grumbles.
The 10 year old is a straight A student, but isn't as ambitious about work. She's looking forward to college.
I'd like to hear how others have done and what you would suggest. Thank you.