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[quote=Anonymous]So I think the word "insist" is where your argument fails.

You should "encourage" your child to find a college within the distance you think will be easier to manage (for whatever reason: finances, emergencies, logistics, etc) that also meets whatever other criteria you and your child think are important (cost, specific programs, size, rural/urban, sports teams, etc)

If they are really interested in a college outside your encouraged geographic area, talk about WHY that college would be better than the closer option.   IME, kids look at far-away schools that are big-name/popular (which may not meet your other criteria or may have low admit rates) or are located in a specific area they think they like (a big city or in the mountains/by the beach) but which, again, may not meet the more specific criteria for the school itself.   If your child has real reasons to choose a specific school (like a specific program that is hard to find or is particularly prestigious) then let them share them with you so you can decide if the whole package of that particular far-away school is worthwhile.   [/quote]

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