I personally found that as I paid for my own college education that I did much better in school. Went from average student to 4.0 GPA. It was my money I was wasting if I didnt and my future. I think its good that kids try and work themselves through school and mom/dad or both can give an allowance to supplement the child, as working a full time or part time job and attending school is very difficult. I paid for all of my college as I went along, and it took me twice as long to get through, but I'm a better person for it. I did not owe any money when I finished. I also earned a scholarship which helped.