Am I the only person in the world that is worried about my relatives going to college at 18?

Question

I have two little brothers and a daughter. I think it is a bad idea for 18 year olds to go to college for a few reasons. I think colleges try to make their students think a certain way. I also think that 18 year olds will not focus on school like they should. Am I weird?

I think if someone lives life for a couple of years they learn to think on their own. In this way it is harder for others to influence your ideas.

I went straight to the Army after high school. I think that would be great for all three of them. They have a chance to learn about themselves and still not waste time.

Answer 1

hmm honestly it depends on the maturity level of that 18 year old. I was in college when I was 17 and im moving onto university at 19...and I adjusted pretty fine...at first it was hard to concentrate on the schooling b/c of all the college & university events...but then i came to an actualization that 'I'm going to be 19 next year and LEGALLY i can do all the things i want to do now...so what's the rush" ...and that's my story lol....but honestly...it all comes down to maturity and the temperment of that individual.

Answer 2

You're probably not the only person in the world...

But you're right about certain colleges sort of making their students think a certain way, which can be positive or negative of course depending on the issue.

But I don't understand your dilemna. Those same problems would exist if they were 19, 34 or 50. No offense of course...

Answer 3

what do you want them to do when they graduate high school? float around aimlessly? if they aren't ready for a 4 year college, there are plenty of great community colleges or trade schools around. big schools aren't for everyone, but continuing your education is good.

Answer 4

would it be really better if they don't go at school at all?

choose a GOOD college and if they are serious, they will succeed.