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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cut him off as soon as he graduates from HS. Give him 3-6 months to move out on his own and get a job. Let him experience what life is like for those without a college degree. Yes, I know some trades make money, but being uneducated really limits ones options in life and is unrefined.[/quote]

How narrow minded of you!! [b]Being trained in a trade IS being educated,[/b] you snob!! UNREFINED? Jesus. Trades are more in demand than another white collar do nothing middle manager, mediocre white man. Is it unrefined when a hero shows up to fix your heat in these single digit temps? Is it refined when you can't fix your own toilet clog? [/quote]

DP. I think there's a difference. Training for a trade is just that - training.
Having to take irrelevant or seemingly unnecessary or useless required classes and electives is an education. You don't necessarily have to go to college to be an "educated" person. My grandfather only went through the 8th grade, but he was well-read with broad general knowledge. I consider that "educated." Being a master in a narrow subject, imo, is well-trained and an expert in that subject; but not necessarily "well educated." My son doesn't see the purpose of college - says he can learn on his own reading on the internet. He doesn't understand the importance of a degree on the resume. [/quote]

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