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[quote=Anonymous]Agree with the plan to say "we have $X for your college -- you can spend it in different ways. We won't be adding to it later." I would also show him some options for how he can use it. i.e. "you can do 2 years at community college and then transfer to a better named college and that's what you're degree will say. Or you can start at X, but you'll have to figure out how to pay for the rest of the costs. Or you can try Y ... " Help he see the choices he has. This is A GREAT LESSON for him. It treats him like an adult rather than a whiny child. The linchpin is that you and DH must be committed to keeping your limit. No adding on later b/c he had a rough semester or changed his major or got a girl pregnant, etc. This is such a great opportunity and the you should present it that way to step son. The choice is his!! [/quote]
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