This is an interesting issue, especially the part where you mention that most people leaving high school plan to go to college and are then stuck with crushing debt. I've seen first hand a large number of students that quite frankly are not served best by going to college, and would be better suited for trade jobs, but there are a number of factors that are leading to a negative view of trade jobs in the US. One is that they just aren't cool, like a college degree is cool, and another is that they miss out on the party scene at college. Most people that go to college just to party shouldn't be there in the first place, college is a very strong draw for many reasons that are not education. The trick to change this will start in media just like everything else.
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Yep, and the government dangles the slave carrot called Student-Loan Debt under the nose of the hungry rabbits ready to fly the coop. And, the rest is history...a lifetime of unforgiveable debt.
Peace.
This is very true, the availability of fast money that isn't earned will be paid for over a life time.
I'll reword to say:
The availability of fast money (in form of a loan) may be paid for over a life time.
Wow. This should be posted on every fridge door. Many thanks! ✌
You worded it a little better, but yes, kids everywhere growing up should be reminded of this concept when they are looking down the barrel of a student loan with a casual 10% interest rate that starts the day you sign for it!
@tschelpps This knowledge has to be taught, starting as early as 4th grade, 10-11 years of age, when they are still malleable.
An 18 yo is tone deaf to anything anti their agenda.
However, if children are taught the cost of a government-loan in pictures and diagrams, fewer would be interested, and make alternate plans for defining higher ed, i.e. self-taught techies, trade school.
Thanks for chiming in.
Peace.