If I needed a college education I could get one, I could give up some luxuries, but I do not need one, I teach my children and we learn many things together. I am a SAHM, and a teacher of my children, niether one requires a degree
. (though they certainly do require knowledge!)
DH has had many years of college if he wants to go get a degree to finish part of it he will, but right now his pay wouldn't improve for it and he would be missing an awful lot of time with his kids. (and again if he wanted one we could give up some luxuries to get one)
Oh and that friend of mine who will prolly take the govt assistance to go, her list of luxuries is longer than mine.
BTW, nothing against wanting a degree! I am not against wanting proof of hard work, and while some do 'float' thru college many learn quite a bit, and many professions require lots of 'book learning' which you might as well get in school, and I am glad of tests to hopefully prove you learned it (DRs, and the like) though I still reserve judgement on any new Dr till I see proof for myself! I am just against asking others to pay for it so that the student can enjoy luxuries.