Is it wrong to tell a child that she can be anything she wants when she grows up when you cant pay for college
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no. it doesn't matter if you can't pay for it. she'll get financial aid, scholarships, ect. its better to encourage her now so she does excel, she'll have a better chance of having those opportunities.
just tell her that she can if she does well in school.
make her understand that doing well will help her get scholarships
no, because there are always scholarship opportunities and financial aid, so it is possible that they could go to college with assistance. and sometimes you don't even need a college degree to pursue your dreams.
if she can't pay for her education yes
Not at all because it is true. Even if you can not afford college for your child there are many federal grants and loans that will help them through along with work study programs. Many states and private schools also have programs that will completely cover the cost of tuition for those under a certain income level. The big thing is to encourage the child at a young age and beyond to want to succeed. If you set them up for failure they will fail. Keep positive and they will to.
No. Today that are all sorts of financial options available to pay for college that can open doors for kids from families who cannot otherwise afford college. From financial aid, to the community college to university route, there are many options available. For now, save what you can, and when your kids in high school, arrange to meet with a school counselor to begin discussing financial options.
The most important thing for you to remember is that she CAN and WILL be anything she wants to be when she grows up regardless of your financial situation. With determination, a mother who believes in her, and support in other ways from you, she will go far. There are grants and loans and all sorts of things to help her along her way. Believe in your child and don't let your insecurities hinder the faith you have in her and in yourself as a mother. :o)
Some people appreciate it more and when they know its something they have earned it themselves.
No, I don't think it's wrong. She can go to college. Now there are all these loans and scholarships and when she is sixteen, she can get a job and help earn her money for college. So there are plenty of opportunities to go.
Good heavens. You know how many people put themselves thru school?
Me and my sisters worked our way thru school.
There are also scholarships available to look into.
nope. kids need positive reinforcement - no question. also, ur child will have access to financial aid, scholarships, and summer jobs, etc. also, how do u know ur financial/personal situation isn't going to change by the time she's ready for college?
i believe it's important to stay positive not only for ur child but for yourself. good luck.
no , she must have a hope . and no one know what could happened in the futuers
Not at all. My mom always told me that I could be anything that I wanted to be. She couldn't pay for my college, but always made a point of how important an education was. I've graduated from college now, without any major financial help from my parents. There are several financial aid programs for lower income families and there are always student loans. It's completely possible for anyone to go to college, no matter what their financial state. Push her to achieve her dreams.
Nope. That's why they have school loans and part time jobs. Heck, even full time jobs. I went to school full time, worked full time, and had a family of my own when I went!
If her grades are good enough, and if she does the best she can in extracurricular activities, then finances shouldn't be an issue. She'll get financial aid, perhaps even a full ride. I think it would be wrong to say anything but that she can be anything in the world. People can overcome their circumstances. Only talk to her about education and opportunity, not the fetters of finance. It's overwhelming and a detterence to success.
You should always encourage your child as much as possible! There are scholarships and grants and loans for students with low interest rates that don't have to be paid back until after the child graduates. There is always a way.
Any child who wants to can go to college. If you can't afford it you can apply for grants or loans. Grants do not have to be paid back. They can also apply for scholarships if they have the grades or do well in sports. There is plenty of financial aid, the high school will give you all the information... so continue to tell that child that they can be anything!
Absolutely not! A child can excel better in school due to positive image much better than one who thinks "What difference does it make, we can't afford college anyways!". Your daughter can excel in school all the way through and then win many scholarships and gain grants and loans to do anything she wants to do and become everything she wants to be. Your positive re-inforcement just shows her that. There are hundreds of thousands of people out there who's parents could not afford college who have gone on to make something of themselves. My son was told that his entire life and when it became time for college we had he first year saved up for and he was offered a full 2 year scholarship for playing football for them. He ended up cashing out the money we had saved, paid all of his bills off and entered the Marine Corps instead though. He now has a career path with them and has been taking college courses that interest him through the military. So, if you keep up the positive re-inforcement, when the time comes it can happen!
i feel you are to build the child, teach now about them earning money and saving towards an education. earning college though education
Tell her she can be anything she wants to be. As in the posts before mine there are lots of ways to get money to go to college. Encourage her to the best of her abilities.
Absolutely not! She may not even be interested in going to college. Besides there are several ways to go to college, with financial assistance of different kinds. Telling her that she can be anything she wants is a great thing for self-esteem. Just remind her that whatever that is... she has to do what it takes to get it, meaning it is not going to be handed to her. I have always told my daughter that she could do anything she put her mind to. I never discouraged her ideas. Also not to decide on one thing, think of many things that she wanted to do when she grew up and even after. She is now doing something she absolutely loves. Hope this helps.
Your own ability to pay for college is basically irellevant as to whether or not a kid can go to college. Any parent that would restrict and tell their kid "no you cant be whatever you want to be..." is going to end up with a child that resents them later in life or a child who really believes that they have no hope. There are ways around everything with grants and loans. I believe anyone can be what they want.its just a matter or how badly they want it. This is why kids should be taught responsibility and the theory of cause and effect starting at a young age. For example, a kid whos family has no college savings can take classes in high school about the subject they want to go to school for, can sign up for school activities or groups, and get good grades can end up with a full scholarship to the prestigeous college in the country...and have everything paid for, and land a $150K salary job when they graduate, doing exactly what they wanted.
So to answer your question...Yes I think it is wrong.
My parents didn't pay for me to go to college, I still went.
Not at all.
That's what my parents tell me. I know there's not a lot of money. I want to be a doctor. I accept that I'll be in debt when I get out. My parents will help me out, so will financial aid and scholarships.
Your situation may change by the time your child gets to college.
Most people are adults when they enter college and should be financially responsible for themselves. Anyone can be anything they want to with hard work and dedication.
Of course not! She can get a scholarship, student loans, you may come into some money by the time shes of age or she can do what I did and pay for tuition at a commuter college or on line. There are so many, many options available. Remember that Bill Gates flunked out of college.
Never stop telling your kids (especially the girls) that they can be anything that they want to be. They may not succeed, but they can sure give it their best.
Chin up.
No because if the child tries hard enough more than likely there will be scholarships and grants. It isn't just the parents responsiblity to pay for the kids school
Your child can be anything they want when they grow up. There are scholarships and financial aide. Some kids work their butts off to put them selves through college..because they are determined to be whatever they want!
no but tell her if she does well in schooll she can grow up and be whatever she wants.
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