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Is it really that or is it that we want to give our kids everything? And in some cases, the kids actually expect everything. I think most of us have some compulsion to provide our kids with most things they ‘want’ or in many cases, what ‘we’ want (many times it’s not the kid who wants the expensive college - it’s really the parents). It’s a compulsion but is it warranted and does it really make sense?</p>
<p>Let’s face it, it’s not really so challenging to find a college that can provide an excellent UG education in most majors. I don’t think it’s really that challenging. Even very low tiered schools have professors who have PHD degrees in their fields who can teach the UGs just fine. Is it really about the education or is it about the perceived prestige? And is that perceived prestige worth it? People should really consider these questions before just assuming that a $50K/yr private can inherently do a better job of educating the kid than a <$20K public.</p>