Posted on 10/29/2014 12:06:04 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
David T. Fagan has eight kids and his oldest daughter is a senior in high schooland he hasnt saved a penny for his childrens college education. But Fagan isnt stressing. In fact, Fagan says he would prefer it if his children didnt go to college at all.
Fagan and his wife lay out their parenting philosophy in new book Guerrilla Parenting, scheduled to be released in January, and say they encourage their children to strike out on their own and create businesses from the time theyre in elementary school. If the children are set on going to college and their oldest is Fagan says he expects his children to work, save up and earn scholarships. Or at the very least, they need to make a good case for how theyre going to use the degree to land a job and avoid ending up back on his couch.
Fagan, a marketing executive who lives in Orange County, Calif. with his wife, kids and two dogs, recently spoke with The Washington Post about the pros and cons of a college education and how he and his wife start teaching their children about money from the moment they start walking.
Tell me about your family.
Im the oldest of six kids and I grew up in a home where if I wanted anything my parents told me hey you have to go work for it. I actually left high school in 11th grade. Later on I did do a little bit of college, but never graduated. That carried over to when I had kids. You know, wanting them to have a customized education. Not so much about college and degrees. I think theres a lot of wasted time there.
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I thought he was going to say that he did not save for college for his children because he wanted to obtain federal aid which frowns upon personal savings.
College education is not really the only way to be successful.
Home school works is true...my oldest son runs a pool business (cleaning pools for the neighbors), his brothers works for him ( middle is looking at selling pool toys online, the youngest helps.)
A lad of Great Expectations!
I'm numb enough, stupid enough, smart enough, ____________ enough ... to stick with a school curriculum and get a piece of paper that says something real cool, but is totally worthless
I can surely put up with YOUR bullshit .... besides ... I made a lot of contacts in my fraternity that may be of help to you
BTTT
There are many sites....though.
Thanks, I gotta remember that one.
For later
H.S. diploma, worked hard and long hours, saved and invested, retired 15 years ago at age 54 and have loved every minute of my retirement.
Also enjoying more kids, g/kids and gg/kids than you can shake a stick at.
I have a Bachelors, Masters and PH.D in Mother and Nana, (aka Grandmother). My pay was high for Mother. My investment paid off very well with the dividend known as grandchildren.
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