Wow, I'm surprised that people are so determined NOT to help their kids! I had to pay for everything when I went to college and accrued a large loan, ( I was working full time and going to school full time. ) It was the hardest thing I ever did. I could never get enough sleep, buy enough food, study enough, etc.... I don't want that for my kids. On the other hand, they do not know that we have a fund set up for them, and know that money is always tight for us. We talk about scholarships alot and they work very hard to stay A students, knowing one day that may get them some sort scholarship. I feel like it's our duty, if we expect them to GO to college, we should do what we can to help them out. Funny thing is....since we started the college funds when they were babies, it has taken very little money to grow into quite a bit of money. I think their education is a wise investment. Just my 2 cents.
learning to live well without spending alot of money