Comments on: Should Parents Be Expected To Pay For College?

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 23:33:00 +0000

“Figuring out how to pay for college should be a team effort.” – I completely agree. parents and kids should work together on figuring out the plan that best fits their situation.

By: Elle Martinez

Elle Martinez — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 20:26:00 +0000

I think paying for your kid’s college education is optional and parents shouldn’t feel guilt if they decide not to pay. For us, right now the plan is to set aside money for the essentials of a in-state college program. If our daughter wanted to attend an out of state college program, that’s on her to figure out how she’ll pay. I think working through college can be beneficial, you have to learn to juggle things and budget.

By: squirrelers

squirrelers — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:32:00 +0000

I think that it’s the minimum job of a parent to provide a kid with basic needs, nurturing, love, and skills to become an adult. As a part of that, providing a foundation that allows a kid to survive and thrive independently is what it’s truly all about. How that manifests itself in terms of paying for college might really depend on the parents and their own ability to do so. Some might be able to help provide only room and board so a kid can go to a local commuter campus – while others pay for the whole thing at a private university.

By: Grayson @ Debt Roundup

Grayson @ Debt Roundup — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:39:00 +0000

While there is no obligation, I disagree with many who think kids should just get student loans as a way to get an education. As a parent, we spend 18 years teaching them how to do things, preparing them for the world, and doing everything for them. Once we get them to college, we drop them off, hand them the bill and tell them to pay for it. I don’t agree with it. With smart planning and creativity, you can pay for your kids education. My parents did it for me and I wouldn’t be where I am today without the boost of no debt.

Not starting adult life with massive debt gives you a leg up many other people would love to have. While it’s not my obligation, I feel it’s my responsibility to give them something which will help them out for the rest of their life.

By: krantcents

krantcents — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:16:00 +0000

As a parent, there is no obligation, however I think education is the best gift you can give your children. I not only paid for their college, but k-12 too (private school). There are ways to reduce the cost such as community college, state universities and scholarships. Encouraging your children to do their best is just part of parenting and it does payoff by reducing college costs.

By: Money Beagle

Money Beagle — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:27:00 +0000

I think that saving for the education of your children is well advised. I don’t necessarily think that the parents should be asked to pay for every expense, but to expect kids to pay 100% these days is pretty much a recipe for disaster given the cost of education these days.