How cruel is parents not paying for oldest children's college, yet paying for the youngest?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We have just learned this will be happening in our extended family and feel so bad for two young adult elder kids. No dramatic change in household income or net worth. The two older children were told to pay their own way or don't go, while the baby of the family is getting hers paid for, a pricey private college at that.

It's unconscionable. Children should be treated the same as much as possible.

Do you think all employees at your company should be treated the same, including salary and benefits and regardless of skills and abilities?