I've learned that some states are passing (or have passed) laws requiring the noncustodial parent to continue paying child support until the child is 22 if they're in college. I don't believe this is right because that is discriminating against people who are divorced. My parents were married when I was 18 but since they disapproved of me dating a man from another religion, the disowned me, cutting me off financially. So I worked through college and it took me a bit longer, but I paid my own tuition, room and board. If married parents are NOT required to pay their child's college tuition, why should divorced parents be??
2007-10-19 22:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by Wintergirl 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I didn't say parents shouldn't pay for a child's college ed. MY WHOLE POINT HERE IS WHY SHOULD DIVORCED PARENTS BE LEGALLY FORCED TO WHEN MARRIED PARENTS CAN END SUPPORT AT 18???
2007-10-20 08:53:36 · update #1
That is a good point. If one parent chooses to support their child after the age of eighteen it shouldn't obligate the other parent to do the same.
I don't think some of the other answerers got your point. They don't see the discrimination in making divorced parents do something that married parents are not obligated to do. It gives one parent unfair and punitive control over the other. The adult child would be better off fending for him/herself than participating in a battle between the parents. And I am female in case anyone was wondering.
I think I get it now. Some people think we are supposed to raise and financially support our kids forever. No wonder young adults don't know how to even begin to be responsible and take care of themselves any more.
2007-10-19 23:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think that divorced parents should be forced to pay child support through higher education. A friend of mine got divorced 18months ago and her husband (who is an engineer and earns $250 000 per year) refuses to pay another cent affter her youngest turns eighteen (in December) so my friend who is a teacher but is studying for her grad dip has to try and support 3 of her 4 kids who are currently studying as well. Some people are just jerks.
Having said that, I believe that there should be government assistance for those who are going through college and their parents can't/won't support them. If someone has the motivation and intelligence to get through college, they should not have to miss out or sacrifice getting a good quality education while working all the time to support themselves.
Working part time is ok, but people shouldn't have to kill themselves working and get crap marks because they are always at work.
2007-10-19 23:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not anyone at 18 can find a decent job where he or she can make enough money to pay for college. I know a few people with a bachelors making from $7.50 to $9.00 dls / hour. Parents should do all they can to help their children achieve a career that will earn them a decent living.
I, as parent did not need of any law forcing me to pay for my kids college. I did it because I and my husband wanted to. We worked so hard for it and we're now proud parents of two professionals.
Many kids at 18 are not ready o don't have the means to pay for their own college.
Now my two graduated kids treat my husband and I to eat at many nice restaurants, to Vegas , Hawaii, Mexico and are planning a trip to Europe.
2007-10-20 01:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by Richard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You maqde a life choice that put you out of the money....
What choice did the kids have in the divorce?
I think it is a good idea because it prevents a generation of kids who because of no fault of their own are financially strapped and can't go to college simply because their parents are divorced and my child support stopped when I was 18.
g-day!
2007-10-20 00:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by Kekionga 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So because a few of you had to work hard through it all, you want everyone else to have it as hard as you right?
Notwithstanding the fact that why not making easier for people bedcuase you KNOW FULL WELL just how hard it was.
Theres are kids were talking about.
Parent have to take care of their kids.
This is a prime example of whats wrong with this country....
Theres no more compassion for others.
Everyones so self centered, that no one gives a hoot for others.
If anything you asker, and others who share this view, should be advocating FOR paying child support..so others dont have to endure what you had to...especially when theose others are just young kids.
Sorry you guys had it hard, but each generation should try to help out the next generation...
Get a heart.
2007-10-19 23:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by writersbIock2006 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree with you. Once a child is 18 they are considered adults. I don't know what state you are in, but in the state of Montana you only pay until the child is 18. If the child wants to be treated like an adult at 18 they need to act like one and it starts by supporting yourself. Some people are just so greedy and after that evil dollar. I have an ex husband like that.
2007-10-19 23:05:27 · answer #6 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't think it's right either. I had to work my way through college too, and it's definitely possible, and certainly a valuable learning experience.
A good parent, though, will want to help out if times are really rough and the student is earnest and sincere about getting a degree.
I think financial aid should be drastically revised, though, so that 18-year-olds CAN get it without their parents' incomes being taken into account. Also, if a parent refuses to pay, the kid should be able to get extra loans.
2007-10-19 23:04:55 · answer #7 · answered by Madame M 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes, he has to pay for college education.
Why do you think millions of parents are running away from
marriage and prefer to live like man and woman and do not produce children.
2007-10-19 23:09:44 · answer #8 · answered by azrim h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋