I killed my teenager’s fancy college dreams

Re:I killed my teenager’s fancy college dreams by jlg23 on Friday December 27, 2019 @02:52PM (#21893970)

I get the overall sentiment because I am born well-enough-off and I agree that you are basically signing away your health or even life (after all, no regular mechanic will have to fix a car in a shootout).

OTOH, lots of people don't have my fortunate background and loving but poor parents can only do so much. Housing and food being taken care of and a paycheck on top is a very good incentive if the other choice is to be a "burden" on your family for another few years...

Not gambling health or life is only possible in a very privileged setting. Those not in it might actually be making a very wise choice.

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Re:I killed my teenager’s fancy college dreams by lapnitnelav on Friday December 27, 2019 @03:47PM (#21894498)

Wouldn't building a society where people don't have to make such critical choices out of desperation be the best way to tackle this problem?

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Re:I killed my teenager’s fancy college dreams by jlg23 on Monday December 30, 2019 @06:51AM (#21912694)

Yes, but until this is accomplished, military service is a viable options for a lot of people.

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