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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] As PPs noted, explaining expenses is more useful. I've told my elementary school kids that the mortgage is $4000/month. The car cost $30,000. We're saving for a trip to Disneyworld that will cost $10,000. [b]and that without a college degree, they may end up working at McDonalds or retail for $15/hour,[/b] or $2400/month which isn't even enough for a cheap apartment, food, clothes and bus fare. so I tell them, their job is to do well in school.[/quote] Without a [b]USEFUL[/b] degree from [b]select fields[/b]. I've seen plenty of kids from UMC families who went for their "passion" in things like Arts History or African Studies, and are shocked that they can't find a job after graduation. "But my parents told me that I just needed to do well in school, and that happiness mattered more than money!!!" Yeah... well, your middle aged UMC parents forgot what it takes for a young adult to jump start their life.[/quote]
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