Happy birthday, Dick. I NEVER miss your columns.... we are truly kindred spirits. It's wonderfully reassuring to read - almost weekly - that there are other geezers who share my "out of touch" viewpoints on a wide range of topics.
Absolutely. I made the decision to bring my kids into the world. At that moment I unknowingly made the decision to aid and abet their success in every way I could, be that a college education, a trade school, or other developmental arena to advance their career plan.
That said, my assistance - financial or otherwise - is dependent on their responsibility and willingness to work toward their goal. If their grades suffer or they show clear signs of floundering in school, I seriously reconsider the nature and amount of my support. We would have to have that “serious talk.”
The key to making them responsible, contributing citizens is our partnership. This has proven true for both my adult kids, now very successful in their chosen fields of endeavor. I understand life is not always this simple, but the partnership approach has worked in our family for several decades.
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Happy birthday, Dick. I NEVER miss your columns.... we are truly kindred spirits. It's wonderfully reassuring to read - almost weekly - that there are other geezers who share my "out of touch" viewpoints on a wide range of topics.
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Absolutely. I made the decision to bring my kids into the world. At that moment I unknowingly made the decision to aid and abet their success in every way I could, be that a college education, a trade school, or other developmental arena to advance their career plan. That said, my assistance - financial or otherwise - is dependent on their responsibility and willingness to work toward their goal. If their grades suffer or they show clear signs of floundering in school, I seriously reconsider the nature and amount of my support. We would have to have that “serious talk.” The key to making them responsible, contributing citizens is our partnership. This has proven true for both my adult kids, now very successful in their chosen fields of endeavor. I understand life is not always this simple, but the partnership approach has worked in our family for several decades.
Post: Do parents have an obligation to pay part or all of their children’s college costs?
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