Everybody's circumstances are different, and I don't think anyone has the right to criticize anyone else's situation (unless, of course, said person is an obnoxious twit about it
). I'm a married mom of two who doesn't work outside the home because, thankfully, my husband's job allows us to live comfortably without my financial contribution. I occasionally get flack from friends and relatives who are "working mothers", who tell me I am "spoiled". I would imagine it is the same with the students who have their parents pay for their schooling.
I don't come from a family that was able to pay for my college, so I got scholarships, took out student loans and worked part time. I didn't complain about my circumstances; that was how things were and it really wasn't a big deal to me. Sure, I had sisters that had everything taken care of for them and always seemed able to buy a new outfit for every mixer but it didn't bother me. Again, that was how things were and it wasn't a big deal to me.
My sister is 8 years younger than me and by the time she went to college my parents' circumstances had changed and they were able to help her out with school. I'm glad she didn't have to work during the school year, but I'm not bitter or upset because I did.
If your parents are willing and able to help, that's great. If they're not, and you're determined to graduate, you'll have to find your own way through. But that's okay, because I'm living proof that it can be done.
Mr. KillarneyRose and I set up a fund for our daughters' college educations when each of them were born and they have done very well. Barring disaster, there will be money available for both of them to attend any college they can get into. As long as there is a Delta Zeta chapter there (just kidding about the Delta Zeta chapter
) I will say, however, that I will expect consistantly good grades from them and that we will pay for four years of tuition and room and board. I refuse to foot the bill for the 6 year plan.