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Originally Posted by kddani
It's great that you want to pay her dues and are in a position to do so. But it's not like she can shop around and "buy" a middle of the road (cost-wise) sorority. Recruitment doesn't work like that.
If you have a budget in mind, tell her what it is, and make anything above and beyond that her responsibility- she will be an adult. It is a bonus that you are helping her financially. She can easily get a job to help pay for extras such as t-shirts, photos, date parties, etc.
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Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna
Best advice of the thread!
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I was VERY fortunate that my parents and grandparents covered everything that my scholarships and grants didn't, but I still had a job through most of college because it was nice to have money I didn't have to explain or justify to anyone, and it put me well ahead of my peers for obtaining employment and other positions later. Beyond the financial aspects it also helped with time management and letters of recommendation for graduate school and work.
I'm suggesting a part-part time job, for say 10 hours a a week so she can contribute if the economy is still blah, and be an example to younger siblings. I babysat as a teenager and worked at a summer camp before college, so you can start your younger ones now, and if the money isn't needed later, BONUS.