That's a hard question. Because I can see your point of view. On the other hand, the only way I went to college was on student loans, scholarships and grants. I have a huge student loan debt and I worked full time for a good portion of my schooling, though I did have a baby mid sophomore year (I continued and graduated) and after that couldn't work much. I have never lived a life of anything of privilege and always knew need as a child, so I wasn't extravagant with anything I did in college. I was always careful and many years lived on less than $10K a year (and that was with taking care of my son and paying tuition, rent, food, etc.). I guess what I am saying is that if I can spare my son the difficulties I had, I will. I don't think starting your adult life with student loan debt is the best way for things to go. And considering how fricken expensive even a state school is now, I shudder to think how expensive it will be when he's ready in about 10 years. So yes, I will pay for college (ok, my husband will, as I am a loser who doesn't work). My son will work part-time or get scholarships as well, but I will definitely cover tuition.