Post Secondary Education

[momof3]

I have to agree that I think it is crazy. I know so many people who had to pay for themselves to go through college because their parents couldn't afford to help them. There are student loans etc... I think the students should have to demonstrate need and be forced to apply for student loans and grants.

It certainly does seem to me that children are granted an awful lot of entitlement just because their parents are separated. Is there anyone out there who would force a married couple to put their children through college or would they be expected to do it themselves?

Post Secondary Education unfortunately is not a right. Its a great opportunity, but there are many resources to access to assist with the costs. I definately disagree with the sentiment that it be provided.

I'm guessing that a lot of parents out there forced to pay for their child's post secondary education put themselves through college. Not sure what the big deal is having to do it yourself really. Seems like we are setting children up to be dependant on and take advantage of a system.

[OttawaM43]

UPDATE. Went to court wth data coming out the ying yang. Settled on me paying $22000 and 263/mth to my oldest son until Aug 2010. The $22000 was my protion of education for the 2 kids in collage. Paid her in Sept 2009 and so far she has not given a dime to the kids for their collage. My oldest is out of collage and working now. I did make it a point that they got a summery of what was said in court and that I tryed to get all money split between them. My ex has now paid off all HER bills and is debt free as my 2 oldest kids pay off their collage loans. Oh and did I mention that was my portion. She was suppose to contribute %30 more to their education which she did not all the time the were in collage. Thats the legal system working in favor of the kids..now isnt it....I know I have a clear conscience. and the kids know it too.

[jq55]

please read my string "thought I was through" ... JQ55. i am sorry to say that the horror show is just starting for you