Ask Amy: Mother frets about daughter’s alcoholism
College is ridiculously expensive. We told our daughters: “If I am getting out of bed every morning to earn money to pay your tuition, you are getting out of bed to go to class and get at least a B. Or you will foot that bill.”
All four of our daughters were held to this standard. Not all of them believed us until they were due to pay their loans.
The thing is, college isn't for everyone. And college isn't for everyone aged 18.
After a year, if the child/adult isn't sure she can get good grades, she should be examining other life choices and education.
These parents are not dumb or wrong, but trying to raise a responsible person.
– Not Puzzled
Dear Not Puzzled: You make great points – thank you.
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