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re: Should parents supports their kids in college?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:11 am to TigerHam85
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:11 am to TigerHam85
You got 2 degrees in less than 4 years?
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Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:14 am to The_SwAUggford
Should it be a law? frick no.
It is extremely helpful to be debt free leaving college? Yes
It is extremely helpful to be debt free leaving college? Yes
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:14 am to The_SwAUggford
Nah a little deprivation helps character
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:15 am to The_SwAUggford
I think students should work in their field of major, and that often means taking low paying student or lab jobs. You can get really valuable experience that will make a huge difference in said profession. I'd help support my son, probably will anyway, if he went this route. Of course though, I want him to be a punk rocker that lives on Jack Daniels through his twenties.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:18 am to The_SwAUggford
Housing....absolutely
But they have to support the daily expenses and work during summer.
But they have to support the daily expenses and work during summer.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:20 am to The_SwAUggford
Should they be forced to do it? No.
Should most parents want to do it? Yes.
Should most parents want to do it? Yes.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:27 am to The_SwAUggford
I lost my scholarship and now I commute from home and have to work at McDonald's to pay for tuition .
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:31 am to jimbeam
Yes. Was able to do undergrad requirements while in grad school.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:33 am to TigerHam85
Damn
Posted on 12/29/14 at 1:41 pm to The_SwAUggford
I will do everything in my power to help my future kids graduate with no debt. Student loan debt is the albatross around the neck of my entire generation. Don't like your job? Too bad - if you quit to pursue your passion you'll have to call Sallie Mae and request (another) deferment!
Posted on 12/30/14 at 8:50 am to TigerHam85
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Yes. Was able to do undergrad requirements while in grad school.
Was this part of the Accelerated Masters Program? If so, did already having a bachelors degree put you ahead time-wise? LSU's website says the Accelerated Program could take 5 years, but you seem to be finishing in under 4.
As someone thinking about going back to school for a second bachelors (possibly in geology), I find your situation intriguing.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 9:07 am to GaryMyMan
My husband and I both graduated without a penny in debt due to the help of our parents and we were extremely grateful. We DID each have a job on campus -- for me it was my shopping/going out with friends money AND I learned some work ethics/responsibility (and it was a BUSY student job .. not a sit and study job).
Our oldest had the higher level of tops and a really good scholarship for 4 years that has continued into grad school. It didn't cover everything but we were glad to pay the $500 or so in fees that weren't covered each semester. We bought his books but he didn't typically need money for living but when he did we helped him out. I am glad that we were able to and he was appreciative BUT had we NOT been able to he'd have figured it out on his own without issue. Currently, he's on an assistantship and in graduate school and working as part of that assistantship.
It's a wonderful thing to be ABLE to do as long as the kid "does their part" (good grades; best effort; he did have a job on campus for a semester or 2 .. gotta have SOMETHING to put on a resume besides "drinking"). I do NOT think that parents should go into debt paying for their children's college however or feel bad if they just can't. They can help in other ways as occasional "Walmart" trips and some groceries here and there.
Our oldest had the higher level of tops and a really good scholarship for 4 years that has continued into grad school. It didn't cover everything but we were glad to pay the $500 or so in fees that weren't covered each semester. We bought his books but he didn't typically need money for living but when he did we helped him out. I am glad that we were able to and he was appreciative BUT had we NOT been able to he'd have figured it out on his own without issue. Currently, he's on an assistantship and in graduate school and working as part of that assistantship.
It's a wonderful thing to be ABLE to do as long as the kid "does their part" (good grades; best effort; he did have a job on campus for a semester or 2 .. gotta have SOMETHING to put on a resume besides "drinking"). I do NOT think that parents should go into debt paying for their children's college however or feel bad if they just can't. They can help in other ways as occasional "Walmart" trips and some groceries here and there.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 9:13 am to The_SwAUggford
I worked an paid most of my expenses through college, including rent. Parents helped me out with truck and gas... All I had to do was ask and they would help me, but they wanted me to appreciate the value of a dollar so I had a job throughout my 4 years and wouldn't change a thing.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 9:34 am to The_SwAUggford
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Should parents supports their kids in college?
I can tell your parents didn't support you through college.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 9:43 am to tylercsbn9
quote:This is how I feel.
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.
quote:This is not a simple yes or no question. There are many variables to consider. Some kids are not really motivated to go to college and tend to do poorly. Why should a parent continue to support the kid in this situation? Let that kid pay his way a while and see if his motivation changes.
Should parents supports their kids in college?
Posted on 12/30/14 at 9:48 am to The_SwAUggford
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Should parents supports their kids in college?
It's a big help if they do.
I lived at home and graduated in 4 years.
My parents only stipulation was that if I didnt take summer classes, I had to have a job for the months of June, July, and August, which I did. The only summer I took a class was between junior and senior year, and scheduled work around it (needed the $, but needed to take the class to graduate on time).
Posted on 12/30/14 at 10:01 am to The_SwAUggford
I have a little girl at home I've started saving for this scenario
Posted on 12/30/14 at 10:28 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. Please be serious, lol.
I don't see a problem with it. Actually if you have more than one kid at LSU simultaneously it's probably cheaper to buy a condo or affordable small home. At least you can eventually get some of your money back.
That being said, I do think living on campus for at least the first semester or two is beneficial to the student. Unfortunately it's usually not a great deal, and the freshman dorms on most college campuses suck.
I think the LSU campus offers much more today as far as amenities to student residents than they did just 10 years ago.
This post was edited on 12/30/14 at 10:31 am
Posted on 12/30/14 at 10:34 am to TigerTroll11
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Dude brah, if my kid is doing tarded things at an expensive school, I ain't paying for it
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Metairie
Would have never guessed
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