Footing the bill!!

[Otter]

I'm amazed at how parents think children are entitled to a college education.

If you want to pay for it, fine. I say let them earn it on their own.

I'm a wench like that.

Cry when your children party it up, and don't show anything for what you felt was expected from you, and what they took because you allowed them to do so.

They are 18 years old, and can vote. They are adults.

You give them the money to piss away, why wouldn't they?

Waaaaaaaah!

I MIGHT buy burgers from a joint my child is flinging burgers at IF I LIKE IT. Otherwise, I will go to the competitor. I'm a wench like that.

Have parents turned into total wussies?

There are scholarships galore, yet many worry about their child's fundraisers, first car, clothes, dating, and dances.

Get a grip!

 

[nachomama]

My kid goes to Towson. When we had orientation, they told us that all of their information would be online under the student's name; Grades and everything. When she went to orientation, she got her student id card. This card serves as her id card, her library card and her meal/bookstore card, meaning you can put money on it for them to use at the bookstore and the on-campus eateries. The wonderful thing about technology these days is that EVERYTHING is under the student's name online, and you can access this information, including checking their account balance and adding money to it, provided you have the username and password.

The advisor told all the parents in the room that was their only way of accessing the performance of their child, and they advised us all to tell our kids, the only way they will can put money on their ONE Card was for the student to provide the parents with the username and password, so we could add the money to it online. This not only affords you the ability to add money onto their meal card, but you can also access other student information, like grades.

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

My kid goes to Towson. When we had orientation, they told us that all of their information would be online under the student's name; Grades and everything. When she went to orientation, she got her student id card. This card serves as her id card, her library card and her meal/bookstore card, meaning you can put money on it for them to use at the bookstore and the on-campus eateries. The wonderful thing about technology these days is that EVERYTHING is under the student's name online, and you can access this information, including checking their account balance and adding money to it, provided you have the username and password.

The advisor told all the parents in the room that was their only way of accessing the performance of their child, and they advised us all to tell our kids, the only way they will can put money on their ONE Card was for the student to provide the parents with the username and password, so we could add the money to it online. This not only affords you the ability to add money onto their meal card, but you can also access other student information, like grades.

Looks like I need to get some information from him!! That's great that they told the parents that.

 

[nachomama]

Looks like I need to get some information from him!! That's great that they told the parents that.

Does yours go to Towson? I thought that was a great tip for them to provide the parents, but at the same time, even if the student is 18 years old, the grades/other info should still go to the person making the check payable to the institution! We aren't making "donations" to these schools, we are expecting a return on the investment we are making!

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

Does yours go to Towson? I thought that was a great tip for them to provide the parents, but at the same time, even if the student is 18 years old, the grades/other info should still go to the person making the check payable to the institution! We aren't making "donations" to these schools, we are expecting a return on the investment we are making!

He has started at AA community college then he wants to go on to Towson. At least those were his plans,,but if he doesn't get the grades up, he'll just get !!

 

[Wenchy]

Footing the bill!! 10-24-2006 10:57 AM It's about wanting your children to succeed in life. I'm glad I'm not your child.

The feeling is mutual.

 

[vraiblonde]

The feeling is mutual.

That karma comment is interesting because I know a lot of people who are successful without the benefit of college, and just as many more whose college degree hasn't helped them one bit.

It's all about hard work. You can get a good education anywhere, not necessarily just in school.

 

[itsbob]

Oldest son started college this year. Now maybe I'm just backwards on this but,,, how is it that they will accept my paying for his classes but I don't have the right to know how he is doing in his classes. Is he pissing my money away.. :shrug:
Is it that 18 yo thing now!!!!!
I'm suppose to just cut the ole umbilical cord and bud out!!!

From what I read while I was in school, is it's just the opposite. the same people that wanted freedom from oppression, and free from the "man" are now harassing college professors about how their kids are doing.

I believe you are right, if you are paying you should know how they are doing well before they are expelled for non-performance.. at the end of the semester there is nothing you can do about a 0.8 GPA and the loss of your money.

 

[Llwynog]

My parents made it real simple. They would reimburse us for any class we passed. Want the money show the proof.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

That karma comment is interesting because I know a lot of people who are successful without the benefit of college

It took a lot of sweat and grease, but I made Asst. Manager at McDonalds finally...

 

[BadGirl]

It took a lot of sweat and grease, but I made Asst. Manager at McDonalds finally...

But that was only because you were having sex with the Regional Manager. You sure didn't get to Asst Manager on your own skills, other than the ones you have when you .

 

[kwillia]

But that was only because you were having sex with the Regional Manager. You sure didn't get to Asst Manager on your own skills, other than the ones you have when you .

Are you saying she McBurglered his burger...

 

[nomoney]

It took a lot of sweat and grease, but I made Asst. Manager at McDonalds finally...

You know, I'm still pissed off about not getting my best buy buck on my chicken selects...I wouldn't have ordered them had I known they'd be in the "old boxes"

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

My parents made it real simple. They would reimburse us for any class we passed. Want the money show the proof.

Now that's a great concept!!