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Who pays for college degrees is just one of many factors that determine a persons future prospects and attitudes. I feel that maybe its worth treating these things on a case by case basis. Pay for a four year degree for an unmotivated student to get C's and party? I would hope not, but I know that happens. That I would not do. But if my kid was a serious student pursuing something that makes sense and makes her happy, and I could do it, I would do it.[/quote]

Right - my parents almost brought me home after I had one semester where I got a couple C's.  It was a fluke semester, honestly (it wasn't due to partying), but they were very serious about not continuing to pay for my private university if I wasn't at least bringing home B's.

I will probably do the same - screw around and the support stops.  I expect my children to attend school, and I am going to try my damndest to give them a debt-free start in life, but it really does have to be situational.

My parents didn't care what I studied, honestly.  I want my children to pursue their interests and not just pick something that makes a ton of money for the sake of making money. Life isn't all about making a ton of money.  HOWEVER, I do expect them to find a way to be independent post-college.  I think there is a happy medium between business degrees and basket weaving that will allow a child to make a living for themselves.

I have made it entirely clear to my current child that living at home at almost 40 like my BIL is NOT acceptable.  Go out there, get a job, live with 10 roommates if you have to, but living with us as an adult (post college) is not an option, kiddo![/quote]

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