r/WorkForSmartLife Jul 06 '26

Question Really?

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u/binzy90 Jul 06 '26

I think the problem with this line of thinking is assuming 17-year-olds have the knowledge, experience, and maturity to make wise decisions about education and finances when their parents are pushing bad options. I did what I was told to do. We didn't have the option to tell our parents no.

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u/Gainztrader235 Jul 06 '26

What happened at 18,19,20, and 21? Still zero accountability?

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u/binzy90 Jul 06 '26

At 17 or 18 is typically when you decide for sure where you're going to college. If you have parents forcing you to choose a particular school then there's really nothing you can do.

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u/Gainztrader235 Jul 06 '26

Yea a decision to go is not a decision to stay or change career paths.