College for None, Some, or All?
Erin has some interesting thoughts on the topic of college. Read her article: College for None, Some, or All?
posted by Crystal Paine at 3:18 PM
Saturday, August 20, 2005
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Erin's article hit the nail on the head. I don't think any child should grow up without college education as an option, but it certainly isn't a choice that should be taken lightly and it isn't for everyone.
-Ash
You have an interesting blog. As a young male currently going to a university where feminism and the like is rampant I often wonder how beneficial it actually is for me.
Thankfully by God's grace He has planted me within a theocentric fellowship and surrounded me with Godly men and women.
I am following to see what else you have to say.
Crystal,
Thanks for linking to my post:o) I have really been enjoying reading your take on this issue, and what everybody else has to say. I'm looking forward to you and/or your husband writing on this further.
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Erin's article is well-written and thought-filled.
I remember, as a young girl, telling my father that I didn't want to go to college. He was FURIOUS. He said the Lord had given me a brain for a reason and there was no way I was going to waste it. So... off to college I went when I turned 18.
Looking back, if I could do it over, I'd have made a better college choice (perhaps Bible college) or I would have waited until I was a little older. My father truly wanted to insure that I could provide for myself in the case of me not marrying or if I did, if something happened to my husband (My father's training also included bill paying, oil changing, wood chopping, etc.).
I'm glad I have a degree to use if I ever need to go back to work or if something were to happen to my husband now but I'm not sure the whole 'college experience' was beneficial to me personally (other than it provided a better paycheck when I was single as both parents had passed on.)
The nice thing about having a teaching degree (I taught 14 years prior to adopting our sons) is that I could work part time if I wanted to after the boys are older. I can also do homeschool evals and tutoring.
Yes, college can be beneficial and if one's authority (hubby or Dad) says "GO" then by all means go. However, if one's heart is leaning toward Bible school or missions or learning from home, that should be honored also. Also, I think the college via computer programs should be investigated. My hubby earned his MBA from home that way.
I think we have the choice, and I agree with Erin's assessment that we should be given the choice and to CHOOSE what is right for us, not what others think is right for us based on what they chose to do in their own lives.
How is it anyone's business but the person considering college? We would advise our children from the experience we have of university, employment, life and their character, and encourage them to glean advice from other trusted adults too - and then he or she would have to decide what to do. Who can control their adult children?
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