Kids were well aware of the social, intellectual, professional and financial divide between college educated and high school diploma holders. |
Once more, I think people are equating college = trained and HS = untrained. I think it is important that kids know that adults with training (whether it's a trade or firefighter or EMT, etc.) which requires something more than just a HS diploma, will do better in life. However, there are different avenues for acquiring skills and 4-year college may not be a good option for everyone. |
My husband and I are both Hispanic immigrants and we were both First Gens when we attended College.... MY kids BETTER go to college. Not an Option! I also see plenty of Asian and Middle Easter immigrants and First Gens attending College. Isn't that part of the "American dream?" OP - If your son is a good student and you have the means, don't' let him give up without trying. Plan trips and start visiting Colleges. It could be he's just overwhelmed with school right now... |
Make 24yr old son makes $125K a year as a welder with full benefits and no college debt. The amount of teens that go to college, go into debt and drop out without a degree is insane. No thanks |
No PP, you are NOT “Hispanic,” nor is your spouse. You are both LatinX. If you really did attend college, you should have learned that fact (maybe you should ask for a refund). Do better. |
You are kidding right? We checked the Hispanic/Latino box. LaniX? LOL. |
Why won’t she go, my DD is not into learning at all, but she is excited about 4 years of carefree partying away from home |
Hi OP!
I wouldn’t worry. Many kids today are rebelling against toxic achievement culture. There will still be plenty of careers and jobs for everybody in the future. They will find a way; humanity always does. |
You have no idea what you’re talking about. There are millions of successful Americans who chose another route. Hopefully they have plans or ideas of what’s next but they are 18 years old. That rigidness in thinking does not produce healthy successful adults. You need to get out more. |
Mail handler or carrier. Minimal contact with people and offers stability plus great benefits. |
Well, he needs to have some sort of plan. College, community college / trade school, or full time job right out of high school. |
DP but sounds to me like that poster’s daughter has some serious issues. Poor self esteem, possible ADHD. Not simply lazy. |
I assume the "college or bust" crowd is paying 100% regardless of grades, right? Not making your children pay for your dreams, right? |
I agree with this. Also the last thing you want is to force him to go to college and have him be so unmotivated that he fails all his classes. Just make sure you don’t give him the option of sitting and doing nothing. |
My teen has jjst decided he’s not going. He’s studying investing on his own so dar he’s doing well- I’m shocked! |