Cost of: Adult Child
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College Transfer
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on October 21, 2009
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My step-son met his girlfriend over this past summer just before going off to college. This is his first love and now he wants to transfer to the college that his gir...
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- Agreed. Teach him now to stick to his plans. If he transfers, he loses the time he's already put in, possibilities for scholarships, may have to spend MORE time in c...
- Your step-son is an adult. I think it is a stupid idea and I most certainly would not be paying the additional cost of tuition, but it would be his choice. However...
- well, of course it's a lousy idea and of course he should stay put. and of course young love does not take adult sensibilities into account. 'had she affections and wa...
Teenagers in College
Asked by C.N. from Honolulu
on April 1, 2008
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I have a freshman in college who always has been a good student, 3.0 average. Now in college she does not seem to be progressing like we thought. She goes to school ...
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- Hi C. I have a daughter in her second year of college and I felt the same way you did when she was a freshman. I had to evaluate a lot of things. She was very intelli...
- It sounds like you are a great mom, with lots of compassion and respect for your children, and their needs. College is very different from high school, and many fresh...
- I was the same way when I first went to college. All of a sudden I had freedom I wasn't use to and a lot of new distractions that came with being on a college campus....
Selecting a College
Asked by S.C. from Grand Rapids
on March 28, 2008
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Moms,
I have a 17 year senior old who has been accepted to 7 colleges. She has been in a prep-college program throughout high school and they pay for 7 college appli...
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- First it sounds like you did an amazing job raising your child. I too have a soon to be college bound child. If my son was in this same situation I would strongly en...
- An out of state college can became very expensive, $20,000+ a year. This would result in HUGH loans to pay off. This is a hard way to start your life. I would check...
- First of all, let me say congratulations, you have raised a wonderful daughter with your drive it seems. I have two thoughts. One, if she is planning on grad school ...
College Help
Asked by S. from Minneapolis
on March 1, 2008
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hello moms,
iam a SAHM of 2 great kids..i am considering going back to school (college). i have never been, i only graduated high school. iam torn between two interes...
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- S., I got my BA traditionally before having kids and graduated with a bunch of student loans. I got my Master's online (mostly). I didn't borrow money while workin...
- Hi S., Why not check out in-home businesses. We have more moms making more than their hubby's! It's fun, less stress & you can be an executive in your own home fo...
- Hi S., I did not start college until my oldest was 2, and I am so glad that I did go back to school! I will have my associate's degree in health sciences in July, I w...
Guiding Kids in Their College Majors
Asked by J.W. from Kansas City
on April 13, 2011
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Our (extended) family has been having many conversations about life post college particularly one's earning potential. My question is for those of you entered college...
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- It's hard to ask a 18 year old to map out their entire future. I know I didn't know what I wanted to do. My parents encouraged me to not pick a major and take a vari...
- Back when I had just started college I told my Dad one day that I was going to be a Business major because I figured it would be something I could make money with. My ...
- My father had a big influence on my major. He stressed a "skill" versus a more open-ended major. ie: engineering versus history. I listened to him and am glad. My ...
Contract for College Freshman?
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on February 6, 2011
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Has anyone made a contract with your college freshman about what is expected when they go off to school? Our son graduates HS this year and will be off to college. H...
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- handling finances is very important time management how often to call home if they are not on a meal plan, menu planning
- I do not know how anyone can take away their college students laptop and cell phone.. That is how our daughter takes notes in class and has to research and turn in her...
- This isn't exactly along the lines of a contract, but does he know how to do laundry? And how often? Does he know how to keep his room/belongings clean and in go...
First Child(daughter) off to College
Asked by S.S. from Memphis
on September 22, 2010
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My first child (daughter) is off to college for the first time. I have a 14 year old daughter and a 9 year old son too. My daughter that has just gone to college whic...
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- S., one of the things we are supposed to do as parents is to allow our children to fly from the nest and find their own way. If she were to come home every weekend, i...
- I am retired now. My 3 are grown and I have grands. The kids turned out well. Married nice people, I am proud of them. My first. a son, was my soul mate, I missed him ...
- Dear S., Congrats on your first child off to college. What a great mom you are for raising her to be independent and responsible. With your raising her, I am sure she...
College Tuition: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on August 7, 2011
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I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are.
* Provided college is the right choice for your child, th...
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- Here's the deal my parents made with my brothers and me. They paid our tuition, but we only had four years. Anything beyond four years had to come out of our pocket. I...
- I think if parents are able to help their children with college or after-school training tuition, then that's awesome, but there's nothing wrong with a kid having to c...
- If any of our children want a college degree, we believe it should be done as cheaply, quickly and as close to home as possible. The first two years are high school re...
Help for College Age Daughter
Asked by M.M. from Colorado Springs
on August 10, 2009
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My daughter is 20, a junior in college, has decent grades, works part time, lives at home. Our simple rule is that she us home by 11 p.m. On sunday night. Sunday only,...
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- Hi M., I'm a little old-fashioned when it comes to this ... you live in my house, you abide by my rules. I have three girls 17, 15, and almost 13. The oldest is a...
- I used to be your daughter and the stricter my parents were the more I rebelled. Luckily, my Mom realized this and decided to let me learn my own lessons. Within a y...
- It's time to loosen the reins. She's an adult now and a curfew does no good and even causes problems. She should maybe pay part of her tuition and fees if she's spend...
,College Kid Who Is Miserable
Asked by S.L. from San Antonio
on November 4, 2011
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I have an 18 college freshman who is currently attending a great school, but she is miserable and wants to come home after 1 semester. She is extremely unhappy and al...
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- Just because the school is great, doesn't mean it's the right fit for her. I LOVED college and rarely went home- my mom would basically threaten me if I didn't come ho...
- I HATED the school I went away to. I came home, finished my degree online, and am thrilled with my experience. Granted I also started my family a little young, but I w...
- I know you've received a great number of good answers already, but I thought I would throw my 2 cents in as well, being the mom of a daughter who is a junior in colleg...
