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Some people have all but accused us of neglect for our stance on the subject.

Some people have decided that money is more important than people.

We have seven children, so far. When we decided not to limit our family, we also decided that we would do the best we could, as regards their higher education, but we're not going to agonize over it.

My parents have set up accounts for them all, and purchased some securities. We also make deposits, especially for the older ones, when we have extra. AND we're insisting that all the children save a portion of any money they earn or are given.

But in the end, it will be up to them and their own efforts whether they attend college, or where they go. Right now, our oldest is interested in military academies ... if she's prepared for that, even if not selected she'll have plenty of scholarship offers other places. Our second child wants to be a carpenter. Third one wants to be a priest. Fourth plans to marry a prince :-). God will provide.

As for retirement, I plan to go back to work at about the age other people are retiring ... IF we don't have more children, I'll be 58 when the youngest leaves home!

I'm glad to know that I'm not totally crazy, lol. Some people have all but accused us of neglect for our stance on the subject.

36 posted on 12/17/2004 12:48:18 PM PST by exnavychick (Just my two cents, as usual.)
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Because of my employment My spouse and Children can go to Community College for free. Kids as long as they are dependants or up to 25. Spouse and I forever. Books and other materials at the Campus bookstore at cost.

That is what mine are given. There is absolutely no reason for a kid to go off to State U at 15 grand a year for basic Assoc. Degree level classwork when they can get it free at home.

But even for those that pay full price, 65 dollars a credit hour beats the hell out of 250-400. Unless Mommie and Daddy are made of cash.

Mine have been told either bust your ass and get scholarships if you want to go bigtime University the first two years or go to the Local CC cause mom and dad are saving for retirement so you don't have to house us. :)