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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s the narrowness of kids’ views of the world, as a series of specific milestones and goals to grind their way past. They don’t see that there are a million different ways to live, some of which might suit them better.

Also, they don’t eat well, don’t get enough sleep, live in gross dorms and are sick a lot. College isn’t set up for health.[/quote]

Sadly, that "narrowness" is partly passed down from their parents, based on the conversations I see in this forum.  The pressure that so many families place on attending the "right" college, getting the "right" GPA and choosing the "right major" is enough to create serious anxiety in any kid.

Of course there's other factors.  But for God's sake, please stop the madness.[/quote]

Yeah, according to DCUM, 2 of my recent college grads chose "worthless" majors.  And one at a school that DCUM doesn't think highly of-- (he loved it).

Yet they are gainfully employed, independently supporting themselves, and happy.

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