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[quote=Anonymous]I understand your frustration, and I think it would be reasonable for your parents to talk to you honestly about why they are choosing to support other kids financially instead of you.  (I'm not sure they owe you that explanation, but it would be good for your relationship with them if they offered it.)

I will say, though, that there's good research that shows that working through school actually has good outcomes for students.  I know that's hard to see when you're in the trenches, but you are both developing and demonstrating a strong work ethic and time management skills.  You also have ownership of your education that other students often don't have.  Plus, your work experience may be allowing you to network--even if in really indirect ways if you're not working in your future career field.

So, in the short term, it would obviously be nice if your parents provided more for you, but in the long term, you may be better off because you've had to work so hard for yourself.  I know that's little consolation in the meantime, but you don't seem to have many options other than to keep busting your tail at the moment.[/quote]

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