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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