How I made sure all 12 of my kids could pay for college themselves

Re:How I made sure all 12 of my kids could pay for college t... by avinium on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @02:23AM (#20027661)

Is it fair to assume the author is a Mormon? From my limited understanding, large families are the norm for Mormons and I'm guessing there's a lot more structure in that kind of community.

By contrast, my father came from a much laxer 5 child family, and was the only one who went to university. I can't imagine how anyone would manage with 12.

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Re:How I made sure all 12 of my kids could pay for college t... by xvector on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @03:06AM (#20027881)

The author does mention he is Mormon[1].

> My wife and I are religious and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints [...]

> With no religious upbringing, [children] have no way to measure the goodness of other organizations, as they have no foundation.

> They participated in the religious activities: we were the parents, they did not have a choice.

[1]: https://qz.com/296701/how-to-keep-your-wealth-from-ruining-y...

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Re:How I made sure all 12 of my kids could pay for college t... by shijie on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @02:30AM (#20027691)

Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) here.

12 is a lot. Like a lot.

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Re:How I made sure all 12 of my kids could pay for college t... by woodruffw on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @02:57AM (#20027826)

The author's other article[1] talks about their Mormonism and other subjects of faith.

[1]: https://qz.com/296701/how-to-keep-your-wealth-from-ruining-y...

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