tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post3464915379475674757..comments2024-03-22T03:02:50.755-07:00Comments on Almost Unschoolers: Stop the Anti-College Nonsense!!!An Almost Unschooling Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-47340367949645381302024-02-21T10:50:56.200-08:002024-02-21T10:50:56.200-08:00I”m late to this game…..just now finding your blog...I”m late to this game…..just now finding your blog but I couldn’t love this more!!! I’m SO over all the anti-college garb. How about we just stop and celebrate education in any form!? My son chose to go to college and he’s an ‘A’ student and excelling and having a fabulous time. He loves it. He’s a quick learner and knows more about most any subject than I probably ever will. I think most people poking fun at or poo-pooing college kids are probably feeling less than or looked down on or maybe even a ashamed that they either couldn’t cut the mustard at a college attempt, or they just simply chose not to go (which by the way, is perfectly fine!). All in all, I, as hopefully any parent, want only the best for my child. I want him to be happy, healthy, respectful and a responsible member of society. I’m proud of him working hard to obtain a college degree and I know it will serve him well. I know he will be afforded some opportunities that others may not, based solely on the fact that he has a degree in a particular field. HOWEVER, I also know that there are plumbers, electricians, mechanics, etc. that started working right out of high school and are earning a living and making their own way in life and I’m so very thankful for them as well. I know that if my son decided to change directions and wanted to do something in one of those fields, he’d still have to study it, learn new skills, gain insight, etc. So in summary, it’s beyond me why we can’t celebrate all learning and just know that everyone has been blessed with a gift or a talent and instead of knocking those who choose higher education, give thanks that the opportunity to learn is always there, however it is!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-21994848264509193412019-06-20T18:22:43.562-07:002019-06-20T18:22:43.562-07:00I haven't encountered anti-college memes on my...I haven't encountered anti-college memes on my feeds, which is probably reflective of my circle of friends and location in Silicon Valley. My beef is more with the idea that everyone needs to be pushed to college no matter what a young person's personal strengths are - this push creates a lot of frustration in local high schools.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-36495357207625821822019-05-10T09:38:57.600-07:002019-05-10T09:38:57.600-07:00I think the anti-college memes show a point of fru...I think the anti-college memes show a point of frustration for many. There's a good number of blue-collar workers who've been shamed for their lack of college degree, and are frustrated. I think there's also frustration with the rising prices, the current scandals, and the overwhelming push for every kid, regardless of aptitude to go to college.<br /><br />That being said, I do see your point. I find them amusing, but I like sarcasm and get amused by many things that may not always be appropriate/correct (not quite the right word, but the closest I could think of to describe what I wanted to say).Ticiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970101432834731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-64076088598882675272019-05-08T12:15:03.294-07:002019-05-08T12:15:03.294-07:00Well written. What separates us ~ conquers us. I h...Well written. What separates us ~ conquers us. I haven't seen these anti-college memes. However, anything that needs to insult others or make generalizations is ridiculous. No one in our family is currently considering more than a 2 year degree. We don't want to see our children go into great debt unless they truly need a 4 or 6 year degree to pursue their dreams. With that in mind, we have given them the most well rounded education that we could and encourage them to question, argue and read from many sources so they can be excellent thinkers. That is what my 4 year degree did for me more than anything else.<br />Blessings, DawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05057391963143545942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-45450782338539813872019-05-07T18:46:11.154-07:002019-05-07T18:46:11.154-07:00Amen! I haven’t come across any anti-college memes...Amen! I haven’t come across any anti-college memes but I can see why some might be tempted to forego it because of the rising costs and lack of job opportunities. We need an educated public and having majority forego college education in America while other countries continuing to advance might signal a major problem in the future. <br /><br />As for having a variety of skill set within a family would make that family self-sufficient! I always thought it would be nice to have a contractor, doctor, engineer, dentist, plumber, lawyer, computer programmer, educator, etc. within our network of family friends. Joyful Learnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428785096597190176noreply@blogger.com