My parents didn't pay a dime for my education. And that's okay with me.

I got grants (and student loans in my last year) to help me through. I also worked P/T to help make ends meet. I don't hold any resentment towards my parents for not financially contributing. College is expensive and they just couldn't afford to help. That's a fact of life.

I have set a couple hundred aside (in bonds) for both of my girls, and hope to continue that. But I'm also on a very limited fixed income. Hopefully, my girls will understand that when they're older and ready for continued education.

Imo, a lot of youth who don't pay for their education themselves don't really take it seriously. They end up squeaking through college ~ not really giving a hoot. Maybe that's age too?? I was 25 y.o. when I started college.

Jmi...