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Well, this is an artful mischaracterization.  I don't think my kids are immature, nor did I ever imply as much.  I think teaching a kid that the important things in life is free is a bad lesson, and false, and doesn't instill the values that are important to me.  I don't think the kids I watched mess around in college and switch majors and skip class and drag their feet were irresponsible simply because it was paid for, I think it was because they came from the kind of family where it was understood it would be paid for.  It was never going to be their problem if they failed out, or got kicked out, or even simply failed to distinguish themselves.

Like I said, if I hit the Powerball I'd probably pay off their loans as a graduation present.  Furthermore, if they can get scholarships to cover more than a third, that comes out of their share.  Making them carry debt after school isn't the issue.  Making them take ownership of their college choices, from choosing a school to choosing a major to determining how much effort they put in once they're there, is the issue.  "Kids" in college are actually adults, and I plan to treat them accordingly.  [/quote]

So much BS. If you don't want to pay, just say so you cheapskate.  [/quote]

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