getting kids wanting to go to college at a young age.?

Answer 1

well, how young is young? I started college (at the community college) at age 16, and I wanted to go as early as 8. In another year or so I will move to a 4 year college to study culinary arts.

Answer 2

As with any "goal" you have for your child's life, it's important to model that behavior rather than just talk about what you think your child should do. While "pushing" them is NEVER a good idea, it's a great idea to talk about "well, when you're in college...." If that language is a part of your lives, then they will just know that when they graduate from high school, they'll be going to college. It doesn't have to be a big deal, unless you make it one.

Keep it all in balance... keep your talk about the future at an age-appropriate level. Remember.. kid's can't even think as far ahead as tomorrow... Talking to them about college too early is pointless and can backfire on you when they hit the rebellious years... ("What's the one imporant thing I can really screw up for my folks? Ahhhh.. they REALLY want me to go to college... so I'll flunk out of high school! That'll show 'em...")

Answer 3

Doesn't really do anything.

When I was young, I couldn't wait to go to college. I had information about some in almost all states.


Now... I don't think I'll ever go. Just don't want to. It's more on what they are like at the age... college isn't for everyone.

Answer 4

Dont tell them they have to go. Show the the pro's from graduating college. Hated people saying college is everything because its not. I am 22 and didnt go to college and i have a job that i love and it pays great to. Never shoot your kids dreams down of what they want to be. I knew in high school that i didnt want college.

Answer 5

If you're asking how do you get a kid to want to go, just assume s/he is going and talk about going to college as if it's just part of a normal life. Make sure you value education in general, and your child's in particular. Go to school events. Talk to your kid's teachers. Buy books and magazines. Visit libraries, museums, fire stations, post offices. Spend more money on "Educational Experiences" like summer camp, music lessons, and science kits, and less on electronic goodies and designer clothes and shoes.

Answer 6

I think you want to know how, right?

Well you could introduce him/her to someone in your neighborhood or at church that is in college that would be a role model for them, maybe hearing their stories would get then excited about going.

You could also take them to a local college sports game; whatever sport he/she is interested in, soccer, football, softball, etc.

Going and walking around different campuses would be nice also. They can see what going to college is like, maybe even meet a few inspiring professors.

Well I hope that gives you a few ideas!

Answer 7

Don;t make it an option...not tell them they are going, but set up a college fund and keep them involved in it. Let them see that there is money set aside for them to go to college. Thier noble side will propel them to fulfill the expectations of them going to college.
But overall - support them and foster an education as a tool to obtaining their goals

Answer 8

You can't force them to want to go to college. Let them decide for themselves when they are older- let them do what they love, what makes them feel as though they are making a difference. I've heard of families who push their children too hard to go to university, that once they actually finish the course, they go on to minimum wage jobs and are 10x happier. P.S. most schools likely show the benefit of college/university/other post-secondary education throughout the curriculum.

Answer 9

Ask them what they want to do when they grow up. Tell them that if they want to be a teacher, doctor, lawyer, or just about any profession, that they need to have a college degree.

Answer 10

Yes, and start a college fund early.