Forget about the pool, Lets send them to school

With many colleges in full swing right about now, many of my friends have been blown away with the cost of sending their kids to college. Ah hello, a college education has never been on sale or considered a luxury to have with most families and people out there. In fact, some students never even make it past the high school parking lot do to the inflating cost of a college education. With that being said, here’s some food for thought. If you’re a parent, it’s never to late to start that college fund for your children. Recently I was invited to help come up with a swimming pool layout for a family I know. Incidentally, this is the same family that was complaining to me about the cost of sending their oldest to college. I’m sorry, but I couldn’t help but think. Didn’t you have a college fund set up at the birth of your oldest. Hmm.. And wouldn’t be better to think about investing in your child’s education than to put in a pool in at your home. Sure, a pool is nice to have, but sending your kids to college would be even a better idea. I guess I’m just incredibly crazy here, but I always thought that the responsibly on being a parent doesn’t stop when the kid turns 18 years old. I always thought that as a parent, we are obligated to make sure that your children are able to continue their education if they decide to do so after high school. I always thought that being a parent is a life time obligation and it’s up to us to set an example for future family generations to come. But heck, what do I know? I am not a parent. I have no kids!
Honestly, the thought of being this responsible scares the hell out of me. I guess that’s why I never had the courage to have children. NO, I don’t believe that the TV is a baby sitter & NO! I don’t believe that children raise themselves. Well, if you’re a new father and mother, Congratulations!.. & ya might think of starting a college fund for your new baby. Just some food for thought.
Efren J

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Modesto Junior College
435 College Ave
Modesto, CA 94770
Public, 4-year or above
Highest Degree: Offered Associate's degree
Classification: Associates Colleges
Full Time Enrollment: 9,789
In state, living off campus: $12,134

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