tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534895.post359908754039735820..comments2024-02-09T10:04:56.415-05:00Comments on INSPIRING SISTERS: Is A College Education A Waste of God's Money?Sistergirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953555977790444949noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534895.post-64387404223158514492011-02-22T18:25:50.114-05:002011-02-22T18:25:50.114-05:00Thanks so much for visiting my blog today and for ...Thanks so much for visiting my blog today and for your great suggestions. I so appreciate.<br /><br />This is such an interesting topic for me, because my baby will graduated High School in May. WOW that has happened fast!! anyway..... College is something that we are definitely looking at and man is it expensive.<br /><br />This has given me a lot to think about.<br /><br />Have a Blessed evening,<br />Dawnpetriihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182334765277246752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534895.post-63696711524782422172011-02-22T08:55:34.586-05:002011-02-22T08:55:34.586-05:00Interesting question. I've never seen any res...Interesting question. I've never seen any research that shows people with a high school diploma do as well as people with a college degree.<br /><br />I think it's imperitive that we encourage our children, especially our minority children to go to college. Statistics show that black workers make less money than their white counterparts across the board. So showing up to the workplace with just a high school diploma is the kiss of death in my opinion.<br /><br />Also I know Registered Nurses, Dental Hygenists and Physical Therapists all have to go to college as well...even if it's not a four year program there is advanced learning required (and I really wouldn't consider those three jobs blue collar). <br /><br />I live in a blue collar town. Union jobs in my area (like auto manufacturing) used to ensure people were able to make a decent living without a college degree. Unfortunately unions are going the way of the dinosaur, and by the time my sons are grown, I don't believe blue collar jobs will pay enough to support a family.<br /><br />So I will encourage my boys to go to college. They need to be ready to compete in a global economy. <br /><br />As parents, one thing we can do to eliminate wasteful spending is to make sure they choose the correct college, and the correct major. If you want to be a teacher, don't go to Harvard. Your salary will never cover the cost of attendance. <br /><br />So it might mean starting at a community college for two years to finish gen ed requirements before transferring to a larger college for the coursework in their fields.Joy Tamsin Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559855237654982212noreply@blogger.com