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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My cousins's daughter (which I see a niece if sorts) was set to start college this fall. Instead, she ran off with a guy she met online and got engaged. College plans are on hold and/or out the window at this point.

I know, mind my own business, but for some reason this really hit close to home for me. I am not super close to her or anything but have watched her grow up and she is a great kid and I was so excited for her going to college and getting some independence. And as a parent (of younger kids) myself, I feel like this would be my worst nightmare. So my question is, for those who went through this, either as the child or the parent, is there ANYTHING anyone can do or say to her at this point? Or is this a lost cause? She claims she is in love and this is what she wants. [/quote]

You've to instill common sense early on about crucial importance of education and financial independence. Kids should know that if they fall in love, they don't have to run away and drop out of school to marry them, parents would help and guide them find ways to do both.

As far as said niece is concerned, she is married not dead. She can still go to college and pursue a career as a married woman. If they are married, she won't have to show financials of her parents for aid so likely to get a full free ride. [/quote]

A full free ride?? Where would that happen? 
And how is spouse to support them both while she commutes? [/quote]

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