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My parents are currently paying for my tuition, room and board, and books. All other expenses are covered by me. I am also getting $7,000 in academic scholarships. If I loose any of that money, it will start coming out of my pocket and if I f*ck up too badly in any area of my life, my dad is going to stop sending those checks immediately. While I am not paying it out of my pocket today, I know what is at stake.

From my parents' perspective, they can afford to send me to college without any negative financial issues. They also know how expensive it is going to be for me in a mere 3.5 years when I am out on my own and I need to pay for a car, a house, etc. They would rather let me keep saving money know so that my life is a little easier in a few years, rather than having me spending every cent I have right now. I am really grateful for that