My youngest daughter wants to go to University I think she should start earning am I right.?

Question

She's eighteen now and in sixth form college.
I've told her what I think but she ignores me. I wish my dearly departed wife could speak to her but she isn't due for release until September 2008.
I've tried to tell her that she should go and work with her two older sisters. On a good night they can bring in a couple of hundred in cash.
She doesn't consider the fact that this was what her mother wanted and I feel she is letting the family down.

natstaar: You are the one who wasted time reading and replying !

Answer 1

Brilliant question. Shame there are'nt a few more people with brains and a sense of humour

Answer 2

Take it from someone who had to sacrifice some of uni years to earn some dough, put education on priority. By the time my college friends graduated, they still earned more salary compared to me (with 2 years of office experience in my CV). That's what made me come back to uni. I often think, where would I be now actually if I finished my first degree on time. It's not fun and depressing sometimes, trust me, coz I don't know the answer. Back to your daughter, if the family has some kind of money situation, try to get a scholarship, if possible, or study loan. If she really needs to work, I think it's the work that should be part-time. Education is also a type of investment. You'll get the benefit from a better salary, position, and way of thinking (I believe). It's worth all the money you've got. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Boy, you as a family have got problems! Why does she want to go to Uni - just to have a good time? Sounds like it because if she really wanted to take on a career she wouldn't question working a bit for it. Reckon you lot could do with a bit of the round the table family conference to sort out everyone's lives.
Beyond DAve

Answer 4

Dude you are deffinatley leading your daughter in the wrong direction. School is always more important than money. You should let her go to school and not follow her mom's advice. Just look at how good your wifes advice was, SHE'S IN JAIL. So i don't think following what her mom wants is such a good idea.
In God we trust.

Answer 5

I would have to imagine, that as a parent you would want the best for your daughter. Higher education is such a worthwhile investment in so many ways - it will beneift her financially (in years to come), build self esteem and open up to her a larger world with so many possibilities. Don't just let her go, ENCOURAGE HER!!!!

Answer 6

well, i am an american so i don't know what sixth form college is... wait never mind. i learned it social studies in 7th grade. ok so if she wants to go to college let her go. but also, she should respect ur ideas too! so like she can work AND go to college. knowledge is a great thing and the more the better!

Answer 7

earning what ?!! money ?! why u brought her to life in da beginning if u dont want to spend money on her why u were named a father ?! see thats why some families the children through them in old ppl houses if u take more care about her u will not lose trust me she will love u more my dad pay for the university 3600 every year & i adore him i even cut his feet nails unless if u cant afford it

Answer 8

Yeah, this sounds a bit bogus. Dearly Departed? That means dead.

Answer 9

How about a part time job that she could strat now and continue at Uni thats what most students do

Answer 10

I think that you should let her do what she wants to do, without preasurising her to do what you want, or she will keep ignoring you. i think you should support her in going to university as she will be able to get the qualifications to get a good job with a good wage.