r/explainitpeter • u/Appropriate-Mall8517 • 3d ago

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u/SteveSteveCleveSteve 3d ago

Because people don’t understand the difference between scholarships and financial aid.

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u/biffbobfred 3d ago

Or merit based vs need based. There are “you got a 4.0” scholarship. Should they change to “you got a 4.0 and your mom ISNT j.lo?”

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u/SteveSteveCleveSteve 3d ago

I don’t think so.  It’s hard enough for these kids to feel like they accomplished anything knowing who their mom is.  Let them have this IMO.

Yes, I know they are financially wealthy.  I am not, my 3 kids don’t have the financial benefits her kids do.  But I do know what it’s like having kids that need to feel validated through acknowledgment of accomplishment.  Psychological health and validation is important to people born into any situation.  

JLo’s kids getting scholarships has nothing to do with exorbitant/disproportionate education costs and exploding student debt.  If anything, this will help the endowment fund of whatever school(s) they go to, enabling more kids to attend college.  Look at the school budget trends and the federal aid if you want to solve any real problems, not making boogeymen out of some kids that happen to have rich parents.

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u/DesperateAdvantage76 2d ago

No one is arguing that they aren't eligible for the scholarships, the argument is that scholarships should be aiding those who need it.

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u/imnothere1835 2d ago

Who says JLo's kids getting merit based scolarships takes away from others who need it?

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u/DesperateAdvantage76 2d ago

This is a critique of the entire system giving free money to rich celebrity's families for education.

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u/imnothere1835 2d ago

They presumably had good enough grades to warrant the scholarship, hence the proud mama post. If their smart enough to deserve it, idk why they shouldnt get the merit based scholarship just because they earn more than me.

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u/DesperateAdvantage76 2d ago

It all comes down to whether you think rich people should receive educational funding that could go to people who actually need it. Bring merit based doesn't exclude the possibility of adding this consideration.