While I don't believe a parent is responsible for paying for a child's education in its entirety, I do believe a parent should assist at a level that doesn't put them in financial jeopardy. It is entirely possible to raise financially educated non spoiled people while paying for their education.

My dad's dream for me was for me to be able to dedicate myself to my studies without having to worry about working to pay for them. I won't apologize for that. My hubby's mom couldn't afford to give him money but did let him move back into her house so he could save on rent.

I was taught how to do my own taxes, do a budget, manage credit, way before I ever left home. I never felt entitled to my parents' money. Maybe the fact that my dad was an accountant helped in that regard. I remember being a small child sitting on my father's lap while he showed me how he balanced his checkbook.