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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS, a rising senior, also gets a lot of "oh where do you want to go to college?" from adults.  Which I get, I enjoy asking this same question, but I also just listen and don't feel compelled to give advice to other kids about their college considerations.  Where so many of the adults in our sphere feel the need to do the opposite.

"Oh no state schools?  You really should look at such and such state school, my daughter went there and I only paid x number of dollars."

"Why so far away?"

"Wow, that sounds expensive/hard to get into".

"Have you looked at ________?"

"Wow, that's a long list.  Why not go to community college and save money?"

As for talking with peers, this just isn't something he and his friends discuss.  They have a thousand other things to talk about.  Thankfully he's fine with discussing with his counselor, who has been wonderful with actual, informed advice and direction.[/quote]

OMG, This. Why do people feel compelled to do this. It shuts me down, too, never mind my kid. [/quote]

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