Having raised three kids, now in their late 20’s, in CV and RSF, this is an interesting discussion from my perspective.
Like all of you, we did everything to make sure our kids had the best chance of achieving success in life–which included providing each of them with a great education. Both my wife and I had that privilege, and we wanted to make sure they did as well.
In the final analysis, however,elements far beyond education ended up tipping the scales in their favor, when it came to careers in the “real world.” In fact, when all was said and done, “who we knew,” and several other factors, actually carried far more weight than their diplomas.
My point is–we all agree education can be a fantastic tool for achieving one’s goals, and choosing great schools is part of that, but, IMO, it’s importance should be kept in perspective, and that single element should not necessarily be relied upon as a guarantee for achieving one’s dreams.
