Might this have born from the "you can do anything..." mentality that parents have been telling their kids for the 80's and 90's children? FYI, I am one of those. Though I was fortunate that my parents taught me also how to work hard, think smart, and be a realist.
I agree with you on most points. But what to do about it? It seems that better parenting would be the place to start. Instead of sending kids to college/university when they turn 18, have them: travel, come to work with parents/friends/family, dine on the Khan Academy, start a business, get a job, have kids, volunteer, watch TV, do nothing.
This sounds vaguely familiar with what you do after college and could be better for you. In my current position there are two gents that do the same thing as me, have more experience, and get paid about 30K more, and are 15 years older than me. They never received a BS or similar level education. While I went to school for 4.5 years and spent 120K in the process. Though I feel my education from RIT was well worth it and regret none of it. It is all about how you do with what you have.
I agree with you on most points. But what to do about it? It seems that better parenting would be the place to start. Instead of sending kids to college/university when they turn 18, have them: travel, come to work with parents/friends/family, dine on the Khan Academy, start a business, get a job, have kids, volunteer, watch TV, do nothing.
This sounds vaguely familiar with what you do after college and could be better for you. In my current position there are two gents that do the same thing as me, have more experience, and get paid about 30K more, and are 15 years older than me. They never received a BS or similar level education. While I went to school for 4.5 years and spent 120K in the process. Though I feel my education from RIT was well worth it and regret none of it. It is all about how you do with what you have.