Some of these responses are not completely fair.

At 17 she might be a genius. At 17 she might be extremely well read and well traveled. At 17 she might have acute observations on life.

I certainly know people in their 50's that I consider clueless.

Her age is not a limiting factor in her opinion. If she said that people marry at all ages depending on their circumstances . . we would all be lauding her . .. because we agreed with her.

To diminish the validity of her opinion based on her perceived youth does an injustice not only to her, but also to the people that took their time to counter the merits of her agument.

I have noticed that on GC there is a tendency to belittle the author of an argument that people disagree with rather that just countering its presuppositions.

Its like killing the messenger because you don't like the message.

These types of responses show intellectual laziness, poor argument skills or simple malice.

As for the first statement, I don't believe she shows any of those things through her post.

As for the second statement, it just shows that you didn't read the thread and that, as always, you just like to stir up trouble by posting something that you know will get to people.

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Hey now! Knitting it not just for old ladies anymore, knitting is HOT! Take a look around at the knitting book aisle at Borders, or check out a local yarn store - tons of 20 year olds knit.

...but they're not married.

Amen sister!

Re: strange
 

Surely you jest :confused:

Are you seriously saying that people in their early twenties, most of which have no idea what job we'll hold next week should be considering SETTLING DOWN? I'm all for marriage and that hoopla, but I have more important things going on. Too many people use "getting hitched" as an excuse to become lazy and co-dependent. I know people in their late 30's who aren't married and are doing quite fine. Once I get this PHD and conquer my realities, then I'll consider all that.

But again, I'm sure you're kidding.

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Amen!:)

Re: strange
 

Do you go to college in 1849 by any chance?

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Nah, it's college of Noah's ark. In order to graduate, you have to be paired up or else no diploma.:p

Well there you go. Not only is the average student in a community college usually older, but they are also more likely to be attached to somebody, whether by marriage or other...that's why they call them HOMETOWN honeys at bigger colleges. It's just a demographic thing. When you get to the 4-year college you'll find plenty of single 21-year-olds. Don't worry.

The community college demographic varies widely.

Its an inaccurate generalization to assume that community colleges are populated by much odler students.

Here are statistics from one in NJ:

You can see that out of 8,500 students the average age of 4250 of them is 20 years old. That 43% are under 20 and that 71% are under 34.

Fast Facts (as of Fall 2004)

CCM offers 76 different degree and certificate programs.
Number of students: 8,500
Full-time students: 50 %
Part-time students: 50 %
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of part-time students: 31
Students age 20 & younger: 43%
Students from ages 21-34: 38%
Students ages 35 and older: 19%
Minority enrollment: 25 %
Students from out-of-county: 24 %
Average class size: 22

http://www.ccm.edu/collabout.shtml

I don't believe you read my post carefully.

I posted:

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I have noticed that on GC there is a tendency to belittle the author of an argument that people disagree with rather that just countering its presuppositions. Its like killing the messenger because you don't like the message. These types of responses show intellectual laziness, poor argument skills or simple malice.

And as far as causing trouble for trouble's sake . . . How are posts that defend posters that are being belittled considered troublemaking . . but the ones that mock are not?

http://www.ccm.edu/collabout.shtm

James,

(sorry for hijack)

Hey, that college is literally down the road from me! This is a welll kept secret. These kids get a great and inexpensive education in 2 years and then transfer to the big schools.

Depending on the area, community colleges can vary greatly. They do even have national ranking. CCM is a rare bread. I would say most Community College people ARE NOT the well read, well bred, under 21 types you are hoping for.

Denise

I think that the author of this post has left the "building" so to speak...

And haven't we taken a wrong turn from where this topic started... most of you are posting about not being married and being greek... whereas the author was pointing out that same fact... what we need to be stating are facts about being greek and being married.

I for one know many sisters that came into the sorority married (literally and figuritively). I am also a sister who meet my husband through a sister and married at the ripe old age of 25. I graduated from a small private school that was connected to a religious org. I don't know anything about the author of this topic except that I have a gifted 18 year old college freshman for a brother and he has some of the same thoughts on life. I think that this person is a sheltered 17 year old, who hasn't seen the "real" world to know that being greek doesn't keep you from being married and doesn't mandate that you get married. I see her cc as a small school away from a large city where most people who go there choose to marry and remain close to home and still get their education.

As to the knitting remark... don't hate. I'll teach you how to do wonders with a needle and thread!