Tough subject. I was raised and believe that you make the bed you laid in. "We" the people voted to make the age of an "adult" 18! Therefore when you are 18 you are responsible for YOUR own actions. Whether that's to have a kid, go to college, or start a job.
Not everyone can work a job and go to school- that is not easy for most.
There was a good article written a while back polling college students on their debt and what/if anything they knew about it. Something like 80% really didn't understand their debt, interest rates, payback date, etc. When I was in college not too long ago those who took out $$$ used it for MANY other things than tuition and books.
Many high school students felt pressure to go to a good 4 year college (actual education, get away from parents, etc). Very few really entertained the idea of a JC.
I am all for a higher education, but honestly working with a staff that is all "educated" doesn't make them any "smarter" (talking real world smart here- that common sense type stuff, logical reasoning, etc) then many who are not "educated" with a degree.
Your last paragraph..
I told my parents after having held jobs before a degree and after that most of what has lead to success has been the stuff I learned at home: work ethic, integrity, etc.
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