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Originally posted by LADY_1908
I have a co-worker who's daughter will be entering her Junior year of High School in September. The other day there was some discussion about tuition costs..yadda, yadda
So when I have a chance to talk with her privately, I inform her about various internships and opportunities (I forgot to add that she almost paid someone $1,500 to "research" scholarships for her).
Anyway, ole girl flips when I mention schools that aren't in the Philadelphia area. She says that she "would die" before she ever let her daughter go away to college. I'm like WTH?
I told her that I could not believe that she would limit her daughter's future like that.
Was I wrong...did I "cross the line"?
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I don't think you were out of line giving advice, but I think the second part of the story (telling her you could not believe her limiting her daughter's future) was out of line. Chosing colleges can be a very personal (and stressful) decision, and a lot of parents tend to get defensive when you criticize or critique their view on the process. It's their kid, it's their time to decide.
I personally think there's a good side to leaving home for school, but again that's my personal decision. I wouldn't call someone out for not feeling the same way.
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