There’s something to be said for a so-called “party school.” Or “semi-party school.” Add to that membership in a “Greek organization.” It all matters in the real world today.
Your kid could be a Valedictorian of his/her HS class but if they’re antisocial (don’t know how to talk to other kids and adults) and can’t/don’t know how to groom or promote themselves, then they’re pretty much toast out there in the business world.
There’s nothing wrong with learning how to take decent selfies and developing your own “brand.” In fact, I recommend it for the Gen Y set.
I also recommend sending them up to college with their prom formal wear (if they own it) and a nice skirt or shirt and tie for public speaking.
I’m going to another semi-formal fundraiser in a couple of weeks put on by my youngest kid’s Greek organization. There will be a few local “movers and shakers” present.
It’s good for your kid in this day and age to get that kind of (legitimate) exposure and learn how to talk to people who are well-known philanthropists who contributed heavily (with their time AND money) to the local area.
If if weren’t for the $75M+ annually in legacies that my kid’s campus receives, their fees would be astronomical because they have a LOT of 1st class services and activities going on for the students.
Party? Bring it on. Like I said, it’s better than staying in mom and/or dad’s back bdrm working at the S-bux across the street from your HS and watching Netflix all hours of the day.
You want your college-age kid to mentally “grow up” and they’re not going to do it at home with mommy and/or daddy helicoptering them.
