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Should parents supports their kids in college?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:00 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:00 am
How many people believe that parents should provide a rent free place for their child to stay while they are in at least their first 4 years of college. This goes for kids who couldn't afford housing of course. Please be serious, lol.
Please
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Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:01 am to The_SwAUggford
Why wouldn't you?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:02 am to The_SwAUggford
My parents did so I'll say yeah
But I come from a fairly well off family so they could afford it
But I come from a fairly well off family so they could afford it
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:02 am to The_SwAUggford
It depends.
Both on the kid and the parent.
If the kd is a no good frick up then maybe they need a kick in the arse. If they are a good, responsible kid then they should if they have the ability.
Both on the kid and the parent.
If the kd is a no good frick up then maybe they need a kick in the arse. If they are a good, responsible kid then they should if they have the ability.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 12:14 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:03 am to The_SwAUggford
If the parents are well to do and the kid is doing a decent job in school, sure.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:05 am to The_SwAUggford
I don't think it is expected or mandatory etc
but if they have the means to do it, and choose not to I think that is foolish. Setting your child to start out with as little debt as possible should be a huge deal for a parent
but if they have the means to do it, and choose not to I think that is foolish. Setting your child to start out with as little debt as possible should be a huge deal for a parent
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:09 am to The_SwAUggford
I do, however my son works when he's out of school. He's been working everyday since the semester ended and when he's in school he makes good grades. I have no issues supporting him while in school.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:12 am to The_SwAUggford
My parents planned on only paying my rent for 4 years and me paying to live (food and books and what not) after the first year.
When the 1st year finished and I planned on become a doctor and had a good GPA they decided to pay for everything so I could focus on getting good grades.
I would probably do the same for my kids. If my kid is just dicking around and not caring about grades, I'll make him get a job to pay for shite. If they get good grades, I'll pay for everything.
I still worked in the summer for some extra cash but never during the school year.
When the 1st year finished and I planned on become a doctor and had a good GPA they decided to pay for everything so I could focus on getting good grades.
I would probably do the same for my kids. If my kid is just dicking around and not caring about grades, I'll make him get a job to pay for shite. If they get good grades, I'll pay for everything.
I still worked in the summer for some extra cash but never during the school year.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 12:14 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:13 am to jmcs68
Other than retail what kind of place could possibly hire a kid to work for 3-4 weeks?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:13 am to The_SwAUggford
My parents did in a way. They had a savings plan for each of us that accrued to $X.
Since I was on partial scholarship, I was able to use that money to pay for my rent and ~$250/mo in food & utilities.
Since I was on partial scholarship, I was able to use that money to pay for my rent and ~$250/mo in food & utilities.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:14 am to The_SwAUggford
If the kid's not screwing up in college and making good progress, why wouldn't you, if you could afford it? I've seen very few success stories from those whose parents told them, "Hey you're eighteen, you're on your own now."
Eta: Not saying you couldn't make it on your own without parent help, it just means that that kid will have to work double-time to make it in college, and there aren't too many of them mature enough at that age to work that hard and stay that focused when you throw in the responsibility of supporting yourself and going to school.
Eta: Not saying you couldn't make it on your own without parent help, it just means that that kid will have to work double-time to make it in college, and there aren't too many of them mature enough at that age to work that hard and stay that focused when you throw in the responsibility of supporting yourself and going to school.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 12:19 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:15 am to The_SwAUggford
I did. My daughter had TOPS and a couple of scholarships and worked all thru school. First year she was in a dorm, second year an apartment with 3 roomates and the last 2 years she was in the sorority house. It was difficult for our family but she graduated in 4 years not owing a dime so I was happy about that. We also paid her car insurance till she graduted. Her job helped a lot.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 12:19 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:17 am to The_SwAUggford
Telling your kid he's on his own when he is 18 is a good way to make him a permanent bartender or waiter when he decides he'd rather just tend bar, make $16 an hour, and quit school.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:18 am to Keys Open Doors
He works for my family.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:19 am to The_SwAUggford
.assuming you have the financial means and kid is an exemplary child + student? Yes
I don't believe parents should if they financially aren't able or if the kid is treating it like party town USA.
I don't believe parents should if they financially aren't able or if the kid is treating it like party town USA.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:19 am to The_SwAUggford
My parents didn't and I am thankful for it.
Granted they would have allowed me to live under their roof for free, but I needed to find out who I was and what kind of man I wanted to be.
When I made that choice, they made it clear that it would come with the full responsibility of paying for all of my expenses.
I worked 2 jobs (roughly 40 hours a week between the two of them) and took at least 12 hours a semester in addition to attending Summer school every year. I paid cash for my tuition and books every semester and never even considered taking out a loan.
If you want to do it on your own, it's definitely possible. But it will cost you a lot of sacrifices along the way.
Granted they would have allowed me to live under their roof for free, but I needed to find out who I was and what kind of man I wanted to be.
When I made that choice, they made it clear that it would come with the full responsibility of paying for all of my expenses.
I worked 2 jobs (roughly 40 hours a week between the two of them) and took at least 12 hours a semester in addition to attending Summer school every year. I paid cash for my tuition and books every semester and never even considered taking out a loan.
If you want to do it on your own, it's definitely possible. But it will cost you a lot of sacrifices along the way.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 12:37 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:22 am to The_SwAUggford
I'll probably get blasted for saying this, but not paying for your kid's post-secondary education is extremely trashy.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:27 am to The People
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*The People*
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:38 am to The_SwAUggford
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How many people believe that parents should provide a rent free place for their child to stay while they are in at least their first 4 years of college. This goes for kids who couldn't afford housing of course
You told your parents that you want to transfer to Alabama, didn't you?
I'd threaten to cut you off, too.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:55 am to The_SwAUggford
I have two in college. A senior, who will graduate in May (on time) and a soph. I tell them to look at it like a job. I work and I get paid. Their job is to be responsible, respectful and make good grades. If they do that, I cover school and living expenses. And they work during the summer. Knock on wood, it's worked so far.
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