I start my new job next Wednesday =(

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by frazod

No, what's pathetic is a father who has the means to support his son through college, but instead kicks his ass out after high school because of a lingering vendetta against the son's mother, his ex-wife, who is DEAD; yet this same father pays for his daughter's college and lets her live at home until she's 24, all because she had the correct mother.

There's nothing wrong with parents supporting their kids, whether it's financially or emotionally, as long as that support is a jumpstart and not a crutch.

And I was not my intention to steer the thread in this direction with my flippant comment. My bad.

My dad kicked me out too but for good reason. I had some serious anger and respect for authority issues back then. All I cared about was having a good time...and did I ever.

Didn't get a dime for college. Paid my own way and out of that debt about 5 years removed from school. I was the first person in both sides of my family to attend college.

We will pay for my son's college as long as he maintain's A's and B's and trys to get as many grants/scholorships as possible.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

My dad kicked me out too but for good reason. I had some serious anger and respect for authority issues back then. All I cared about was having a good time...and did I ever.

Didn't get a dime for college. Paid my own way and out of that debt about 5 years removed from school. I was the first person in both sides of my family to attend college.

We will pay for my son's college as long as he maintain's A's and B's and trys to get as many grants/scholorships as possible.

Sort of the same boat, I got tossed at 16, I thought that made my old man an asshole. 20 years later I realize I was definately the asshole. I went in he Army, did 9 years and allowed all of you fine taxpayers to put me through school, so to all of you I say thanks, but I earned it.

[Braincase]

Originally Posted by raybec 4

Sort of the same boat, I got tossed at 16, I thought that made my old man an asshole. 20 years later I realize I was definately the asshole. I went in he Army, did 9 years and allowed all of you fine taxpayers to put me through school, so to all of you I say thanks, but I earned it.

Thanks for your service, and damn right you earned it.

[RippedmyFlesh]

Originally Posted by raybec 4

Sort of the same boat, I got tossed at 16, I thought that made my old man an asshole. 20 years later I realize I was definately the asshole. I went in he Army, did 9 years and allowed all of you fine taxpayers to put me through school, so to all of you I say thanks, but I earned it.

No thank you for service.
Yes you earned it . Every penny of it.
An education is a small price to pay for someone who protects my right to be an idiot on the planet.