<p>I think you’re letting the faults of others influence your decisions about your own kid. </p>
<p>Sorry, but imo, it shouldn’t be that way. Just because there are “rich brats” in the world, doesn’t mean your son is one of them or should be treated like he’s going to become one… unless he already is. </p>
<p>I have no problem making students contribute (obviously as I am doing it myself) but there is a WORLD of difference between making them pay for it and having some skin in the game. </p>
<p>I don’t know any full pay kids who act the way you describe. Maybe you’re sending your son to the wrong U (if he’s going to the one you work at).</p>
<p>ETA: Why would you pay for housing but not tuition? Wouldn’t it make more sense to pay for tuition and have him commute to avoid those problems? Just curious.</p>