Would you let your child drop out of college?

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I don’t have children so I don’t have a parent perspective, but personally speaking, I took a semester off from college when I was going and it was the best thing I could have done for myself. I returned the next term feeling recharged and had a new frame of mind. Maybe they just need time off to center themselves and not necessarily need to drop out altogether.

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How can you prevent it? You can’t really force them to go…and by the way I knew a guy in college who had dropped out but still partied and hung out at his frat house and hadn’t told his parents he’d dropped out so he’d still get his allowance. I’ve also heard of people “graduating” except they never got a diploma and their parents NEVER found out. And if a kid doesn’t care at all and doesn’t want to be there, it’s a waste of money to pay tuition if they aren’t learning or showing up to class.

Once they are 18, there's not much you can do about it. You can speak your peace and let them know you disagree with the decision, but you can't hold their hands and make them go to class every day.

I might not like it, but you cannot force a "child" to stay in college. They are an adult and will make their own decisions (even if they later regret them). They choose their own paths, we can just hope that they allow us to guide them in some way while on their journey.

Post pandemic, I think a lot of gen z-ers are questioning the value of a college education / especially given millennials’ relationship with student debt.

I believe the value of college is the time to mature and be exposed to new beliefs but if someone goes to their state school’s local campus (think something like UNC Pembroke) where it’s a lot of the same people, 🤷🏻‍♀️

I dropped out of college after 9/11. Just needed to figure out my path. Took 1 semester off and went back and got my accounting degree. So yes. I would let my kids drop out.

No. A basic degree is mandatory.

I’d be curious to hear their reasoning and what their plan would be. I’ve seen kids go on and find a fulfilling path and I’ve seen someone completely spiral.

I would strongly suggest that they stay and complete their degree. However, if they are persistent, I can’t force them, gotta let them make the decision and live with it.

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