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Originally Posted by Langers
How is that even possible? I don't know of ANY college job that could possibly pay rent in my city, without having to share or live 2 hrs from work.
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And the problem with having a roommate is what? In fairness 19 y.o. son is at college having lived in the dorm and is now in his second year living in frat house (which is suprisingly reasonable). Wife and his father pay his tuition, books, and his basic dorm/room. He works for spending money, gas, insurance, etc.
He is getting an apt next year with 3 other guys but will have to work to pay for it. He seems pretty satisfied with himself that he is making major part of living expenses himself...proud to be a bit self reliant.
Girls are seniors in HS and are busting their butts to work/save/apply for scholarships/etc so they, too, can be independent when they go off to college.
Mom and dad help them with college expenses but make it clear they have to make a significant contribution to their lifestyle. They are fully aware that its a weaning process that will ultimately result in independence by the time they graduate.