Absolutely! My dad set me that example early on... also taught me the importance of getting a good education and doing what you love. Mom worked hard too but Dad's job seemed more glamorous at the time. Of course know that I know what's involved I think Mom may have gotten the better deal after all.
But Dad has cooler hobbies.
I really do stress the importance of getting college done and at least almost done with a masters program BEFORE getting married!! I tell the boys all the time "We'll HELP you...get it done! It's hard after you already are married and have a family!"
Steve only had one year of college when we got married...he was 30 years old, I was 28. We got married in Dec...he started back to school in January. Went SOLID for three years and got his bachelors. I love the story. He graduated in August, interviewed for a job in Sept. got the job in October and I was pregnant by November. LOL
But I was 32 by the time I had the baby...36 when I had Joshua. Here we are in our early 40s still struggling with school and finances...we're way behind.
We'll be ok, but I sure am gonna impress on my kids to GET IT DONE EARLY!!!