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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not some kind of uncultured Neanderthal, I’m really not, but I find it a bit strange when I see parents focusing on the strength of this or that school’s art/theatre/music/dance programs. I get it, your kid is good at art, wants to stay with it, but come on. Unless you are loaded and the kid will never have to worry about supporting himself or herself, who cares about the quality of the art programming? It’s a nice hobby and a nice side benefit of going to college, but to prioritize it seems impractical to me. It’s hard for me to relate to. It’s like choosing a college based on how good the sports team is. Who cares? The point of college athletics is to use it to get into college, not to be a member of a team that had a 10-4 record rather than 8-6.

What am I missing?[/quote]

The years of 18-21 are important in terms of developing as a full person--it's nearly the last window of brain development, it's the first period of somewhat independent adult life, and it's the time when you have the luxury to engage with broad aspects of life.  If a kid is into the arts, staying with that alongside of whatever else they are studying will be interesting and good for their mental health now but also lay the groundwork for a cultural and creative life. Likewise for sports--you're laying more groundwork for healthy activity.  Also, both help build a sense of belonging to the school which is one of the strongest predictors for academic success.  [/quote]

This. Obviously.[/quote]

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