graduation rates of High Schools

[everyyard]

Are you trying to make a case for dropping out? that single parent should have been working to educate that child that there is a way out of a lifestyle like that and teaching them to want more for themselves.

that kid can't hear that message if the parent isn't around to give it. not making a case for anything, just pointing out reality for many of these urban kids.

 

[singsing]

Just a sign of the times. Which direction does the water spin as it goes down the toilet?

 

[Tre4ISU]

that kid can't hear that message if the parent isn't around to give it. not making a case for anything, just pointing out reality for many of these urban kids.

That's my point and I know the reality. Most of the blame likely cannot be put on the kids but on the parent. There is time and opportunity to give that message. All they have to do is say "Do you want this for your children?" If they do then I guess that's fine but I think parents maybe need to push a little harder these days.

 

[Tre4ISU]

The opportunity cost is something I think about as well. They say today that due to the insane cost of education, cost/benefit is a push.

I only got my 2 year degree, with the idea that I could climb the latter faster with an additional 2 years in the workforce than with a 4 year degree, but I suppose that depends on your career path.

IMO, if you have a thirst for learning and have a bit of an entrepeneur slant, college is a complete waste of money. The internet makes it much easier to get educated without having to get an education.

My grandfather was offered acceptance to MIT in 1961. He did not go and I will guarantee his personal quality life and financial standing is better that it would be had he gone there. That was in a different time, however still very interesting as a younger guy that someone turned down MIT.

 

[everyyard]

The opportunity cost is something I think about as well. They say today that due to the insane cost of education, cost/benefit is a push.

I only got my 2 year degree, with the idea that I could climb the latter faster with an additional 2 years in the workforce than with a 4 year degree, but I suppose that depends on your career path.

IMO, if you have a thirst for learning and have a bit of an entrepeneur slant, college is a complete waste of money. The internet makes it much easier to get educated without having to get an education.

there is a lot more to a college education than what is learned in a book. sorry. and i am not going to explain it to someone who doesn't see it.

 

[usedcarguy]

Just a sign of the times. Which direction does the water spin as it goes down the toilet?

Depends. Are you talking about the northern or southern hemisphere?

 

[MelMel]

IMO, if you have a thirst for learning and have a bit of an entrepeneur slant, college is a complete waste of money. The internet makes it much easier to get educated without having to get an education.

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

[usedcarguy]

there is a lot more to a college education than what is learned in a book. sorry. and i am not going to explain it to someone who doesn't see it.

Of course there is. Things like time management, learning to cope with superiors who are truly clueless, exposure to different things you wouldn't otherwise experience, social networking, etc. are all beneficial, but certainly not worth going $40k plus in debt if your intent is working for yourself rather than for someone else and you have a thirst for learning.

There's a lot more to be learned by getting out and doing it, especially if you make mistakes.

But that's ok. I don't need anything explained to me, and I'm certainly not going to tell you that your time in school was a waste of money.:smile:

 

[IcSyU]

If I dropped out of college, I'm fairly sure both of my parents would disown me. Granted they both were college dropouts, and said it was the biggest mistake of their lives and they don't want to see me go down the same path.

 

[CyFever]

I can't think of a single classmate who dropped out of high school and the though never crossed my mind for an instant. Then again, the thought of not going to college never crossed my mind either.

 

[singsing]

Depends. Are you talking about the northern or southern hemisphere?

Don't ask half the kids these days because they won't have a clue what your talking about.:wink: