<p>I have to agree, for the most part with Murray. College does prolong adolescence. Many colleges have done away with Friday classes altogether.
Students no longer take 8 am classes.
For all the partying and binge drinking that goes on, I wonder what the purpose of an RA is after orientation. Perhaps they help with roommate squabbles - these exist because most college kids have never had to share a room or even a bathroom.
If the little darlings need more money they don’t work - they borrow. If they still don’t have enough for Cancun - they borrow more.</p>
<p>Of course - none of this applies to my children.</p>
<p>I am not sure a gap year will fix it. Many kids who take a gap year still are tied to the apron strings. Bank balance low? Call Mom and Dad.</p>