It's dumb

Here's a different point of view about deciding not to go to college.

http://www.phillymag.com/articles/college-nope-alternatives/

The article is a little long, but you get the point even without finishing.
My response was: Eh, some day she'll decide to go.
Also, there was a parental financial cushion on the first house loan. But it still seems that she landed standing up.