That’s us right now. Our older daughter is in her 2nd year of college (although 1/2 her tuition is through scholarship) & our younger daughter will be starting next fall (but she’ll probably get a scholarship, too, at the rate she’s going).
I went through this exact same thing with my three children, and had serious discussions about the value of a college degree. My first chose the Navy. My second chose a 2-year Associate’s Degree, and now owns her own business, and my 3rd is starting his second year at University majoring in Engineering. I think they all made wise choices
I remember that wonderful day when my wife and I were watching some show and she turned to me and said, “We need a bigger t.v.” I actually waited a couple of weeks to buy it so I would save money during the Super Bowl sales.
My parents are letting me stay home while I work my own way through college. It might be taking me a bit longer, but it sure is a heck of a lot cheaper.
I paid my way through college and Law School, by managing my work money, with my GI Bill and while working full time AND raising my family. I also paid back what student loans I needed in Grad School. A Big Screen TV at today’s cost is less than the expense for books and supplies for a year at most State Colleges. Spend some of that money on yourself now, you deserve it. The kids will do OK…..
The cost of a ginormous TV is just a drop in the bucket compared to a state university education these days, used to be a lot less, but then the states were putting in a lot more.
Mom is always right on kids for college, though current higher authority who states college should be free. What I seen not high ranking college but lower class college student’s who do not pay.
Hey Darrel, pre-enroll the kids in the School of Hard Knocks, boot them out the door at 18, and get a ginormous TV. Get one for your new boat too. Be sure to get a new sports car to drive to that boat.
Who says they’ll even want to go to college? They may be more inclined to become the lifeblood of their communities by being plumbers, electricians, etc. In my opinion, more useful than a college degree in “Contemplating My Navel” or some other equally useful subject.
sirbadger over 1 year ago
Are they saving money? With Wren’s throwing arm, there is a potential athletic scholarship.
charliefarmrhere over 1 year ago
By then with the Government money give away programs, College will be entirely free!
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 1 year ago
Look on the bright side, there could be the apocalypse tomorrow.
Wren Fahel over 1 year ago
That’s us right now. Our older daughter is in her 2nd year of college (although 1/2 her tuition is through scholarship) & our younger daughter will be starting next fall (but she’ll probably get a scholarship, too, at the rate she’s going).
Willywise52 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Get the Home Hub now.You won’t be able to afford movies,eating out,shopping,etc. later.
dv1093 over 1 year ago
I went through this exact same thing with my three children, and had serious discussions about the value of a college degree. My first chose the Navy. My second chose a 2-year Associate’s Degree, and now owns her own business, and my 3rd is starting his second year at University majoring in Engineering. I think they all made wise choices
MikeM_inMD over 1 year ago
I remember that wonderful day when my wife and I were watching some show and she turned to me and said, “We need a bigger t.v.” I actually waited a couple of weeks to buy it so I would save money during the Super Bowl sales.
Carl Premium Member over 1 year ago
With the loans you will be paying for all the tuitions at the same time for many years.
Publius10608218 over 1 year ago
My parents are letting me stay home while I work my own way through college. It might be taking me a bit longer, but it sure is a heck of a lot cheaper.
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
Write that down and remember it Darrel the next time Wanda is in the shoe store. After all fair is fair.
circleM over 1 year ago
TVs aren’t that much and a few hundred is not going to make a difference now.
Teto85 Premium Member over 1 year ago
In 2018 the girls left for uni. December of that year we bought a ginormous screen TV. 80+ inches. Very nice.
rxrjay over 1 year ago
Just go for it! They can get into a vocational school.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
Anybody notice the ‘Not so smart TV’s’ sign? No mention at all??
jr1234 over 1 year ago
Hammie doesn’t belong going to college.
thevideostoreguy over 1 year ago
Might as well have brought up retirement….
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
I paid my way through college and Law School, by managing my work money, with my GI Bill and while working full time AND raising my family. I also paid back what student loans I needed in Grad School. A Big Screen TV at today’s cost is less than the expense for books and supplies for a year at most State Colleges. Spend some of that money on yourself now, you deserve it. The kids will do OK…..
dv over 1 year ago
The cost of a ginormous TV is just a drop in the bucket compared to a state university education these days, used to be a lot less, but then the states were putting in a lot more.
Neil59 over 1 year ago
Will Hammie have the grades to make it to college?
kab2rb over 1 year ago
Mom is always right on kids for college, though current higher authority who states college should be free. What I seen not high ranking college but lower class college student’s who do not pay.
John Jorgensen over 1 year ago
Ugh, what a sobering premise. I’m glad I have no kids.
Ink blot Premium Member over 1 year ago
Hey Darrel, pre-enroll the kids in the School of Hard Knocks, boot them out the door at 18, and get a ginormous TV. Get one for your new boat too. Be sure to get a new sports car to drive to that boat.
(Just kidding! Or am I?)
The Quiet One over 1 year ago
Better start saving now.
Cathy P. over 1 year ago
Who says they’ll even want to go to college? They may be more inclined to become the lifeblood of their communities by being plumbers, electricians, etc. In my opinion, more useful than a college degree in “Contemplating My Navel” or some other equally useful subject.
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 1 year ago
That TV is not ginormous
ToneeRhianRose over 1 year ago
Haha! XD