[quote=Scarlett]I am not saying that. One can postpone going to college ( or at least the last 2 years) and save money working while living at home. Or attend a college in town or state. Encourage real penny-pinching and responsibility for students. Work jobs while attending college. Family can help with living expenses.
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I told my kids that there are two 4-bdrm homes they can stay in for free to go to college at SDSU and UCSD (mine and their dad’s). None were impressed with the wages down here and wanted out. Also we raised them to be independent and they wanted to get their feet wet. They were (and are) willing to work to MAKE IT somewhere else where there are more opportunities. So be it. They are willing to work jobs and be on their own. That is the essence of “growing up” in the “real world.”
