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re: The lack of men going to college is truly astonishing
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:27 pm to shutterspeed
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:27 pm to shutterspeed
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We hear about all of the inequity in this world, but no one ever seems to care about all of the little boys who have been falling behind starting in middle school for decades now.
This guy cares. I’ve listened to several of his podcasts on the subject, and I think he’s spot on.
Richard Reeves
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Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:28 pm to YNWA
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Well when a certain side of the political ilse has waged a war on education and college in general, the past 10 years, it's no wonder there is a drop in numbers.
You're right.
The left waged a war on education when y'all decided skin color and gender matter more than merit.
This post was edited on 7/7/23 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:30 pm to Junky
quote:having a male teacher in elementary school (and of course high school) is so important and often overlooked
We wonder why boys loved the male teacher who shot it straight, didn't take shite, and had a bit of humor in him.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:31 pm to GreenRockTiger
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you never know
Older one dropped out of LSU and is doing a radiology technician program. I always figured she wouldn't enjoy a 4 year college but she tried it.
The younger one is more interested in academics and will most likely stick with the traditional college route.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:36 pm to fallguy_1978
Yeah, #2 is entering lsu in the fall, he’s a good student but he likes to DO things - I think he should do physical therapy or something like that
But we shall see, at least he’s not a philosophy major
But we shall see, at least he’s not a philosophy major
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:39 pm to Mo Jeaux
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Here’s another one.
Another what? I’m not complaining about the enrollment numbers.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:40 pm to Irregardless
quote:how are your sons going to learn a trade - can you teach them?
Another what? I’m not complaining about the enrollment numbers.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:47 pm to Bourre
The lack of scholarships for white males is what is truly astonishing !
I just had twin boys graduate high school. 3.785 gpa and 3.8 gpa respectively. Both in JROTC program at Mandeville High.
Didn’t qualify for Navy ROTC scholarship.
Were declined for Marine Corps ROTC scholarship.
Applied for MANY other scholarships from everywhere. One son got a couple amounting to less than $10k total. Other son nothing !
Too male; Too pale. It’s a fact !
I just had twin boys graduate high school. 3.785 gpa and 3.8 gpa respectively. Both in JROTC program at Mandeville High.
Didn’t qualify for Navy ROTC scholarship.
Were declined for Marine Corps ROTC scholarship.
Applied for MANY other scholarships from everywhere. One son got a couple amounting to less than $10k total. Other son nothing !
Too male; Too pale. It’s a fact !
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:47 pm to calcotron
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This fallacy that everyone should go to college needs to die
IMO, high school guidance counselors really started pushing this narrative around the same time the government got involved in the student loan game.
They get wined and dined by colleges all the time to do this, because colleges know that student loans can't be discharged in bankruptcy. They can charge whatever they want for tuition and it is guaranteed to get paid to them.
This post was edited on 7/7/23 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:55 pm to GreenRockTiger
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having a male teacher in elementary school (and of course high school) is so important and often overlooked
There are male elementary teachers? The only one I had in 90s Jefferson Parish was the P.E. teacher
Posted on 7/7/23 at 9:57 pm to GreenRockTiger
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how are your sons going to learn a trade - can you teach them?
Uh, trade school? You understand the difference between a university like the OP is talking about and trade schools…I assume?
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:05 pm to Irregardless
quote:yes I do, but just like university, trade school isn’t for everyone
Uh, trade school? You understand the difference between a university like the OP is talking about and trade schools…I assume?
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:07 pm to GreenRockTiger
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yes I do, but just like university, trade school isn’t for everyone
Maybe I’m dense but I fail to see your point.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:11 pm to Irregardless
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Another what?
Another idiot.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:12 pm to Irregardless
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Maybe I’m dense
Yes, probably.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:13 pm to Bourre
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It makes you wonder if the lack of men in colleges are leading to women leaving college as entitled and self loathing individuals (more than they are generally), never really getting the experience of socially mingling with the opposite sex in their early adult years
It doesn't make me wonder that.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:33 pm to Bourre
Today they're better off getting a trade than a degree.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:43 pm to tommy2tone1999
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Today they're better off getting a trade than a degree.
Nope.
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:48 pm to VADawg
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because colleges know that student loans can't be discharged in bankruptcy. They can charge whatever they want for tuition and it is guaranteed to get paid to them.
That's not how that works
Posted on 7/7/23 at 10:54 pm to td01241
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One is the fact that like 87% of k-12 teachers are female so it shouldn’t be surprising females do better in a situation like this.
Imagine the disappointment the typical OT baw would have if his son came to him and said "Dad, I want to be a 2nd grade teacher when I grow up".
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