i need some advice?

Question

what do you do when your 18 year old son wants to stay in a house to go to college 5,000 a year and he is going to school 2 days a week full time and is only 45min from the house im worried about how his college is going to be paid for and all he is worried about is how is he going to pay his rent 500.oo a month

Answer 1

My dad was very successful and well off. He told me I had to pay for my own college. I will have it paid off this year-- only 8 years after graduation. I would tell him that if he can afford to live in a house for $500 a month then he can get student loans and pay for his own education. I had so many friends that dropped out or failed out since their parents were paying for the education and they did not appreciate it. Instead why don't you put money aside to help him with a down payment for his first house down the road since that is difficult for most children. I commuted 45 minutes to college and graduated with a BA in 3 years instead of 4. I also traveled in blizzard condition and worked nearly full time as well. I think it is a great time to get your son started on learning responsibility. I made good choices with my major and was able to use those classes to also fill basic class requirements. It went towards both. That helped me graduate early. I really respect my father for doing this but back then I was not thrilled. I am a better person because of the values he taught me. Helping me with my first house that we had built brand new at age 25 on 18 acres also helped. I had a good job from my education so I was on the right path. I hope maybe this information will help you.

Answer 2

Tell him to get a job to help pay for expenses.

Answer 3

be a nice mom but no to nice tell him you are ready to pitch in but he should also play his part

Answer 4

Tell him to go for it and not to ask you for money.