I’m going to say something a bit unheard of in modern times. My thoughts are anathema for most parents. But I’m done pretending.
Here goes …
I don’t care where my children go to college. I’m not saying I don’t care in the but-deep-down-I’m-hoping-they-get-a-full-ride-to-Harvard way. And I’m not saying that I don’t care because my kids are complete failures destined for a life of living in my basement watching Family Guy re-runs. Nope, it isn’t any of that.
Here is the complete article on the Huffington Post.
There is too much pressure upon parents and their children to start planning ahead on where they go to college, and how they will pay for it. While selecting and preparing for college is important, it should not become the focal point of our parenting.
When I was going through this stage of life, my parents left the decision completely up to me. As for preparing me for college, they did take me to Walmart where we purchased a mini-fridge.
