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Adulthood Is Not Child's Play!
Ann May 19, 2013 at 09:14 am
As a college professor, we know that many of the students are not "adults" but LEGALLY weRead More are not allowed to discuss the student with the parent. We know that it is the parent that is most often paying for college, but without a signed letter of consent. signed by both the parent and the student, we are LEGALLY NOT ALLOWED to discuss the student with the parent....no matter how much we want to.
Stacy May 19, 2013 at 09:00 am
I completely agree with you...and that's my point. Our system does define adulthood by age (and tooRead More young of an age in my opinion) when it shouldn't be. And personally, I think talking on your cell phone or texting while driving should be an immediate loss of license.
Michael G. May 19, 2013 at 08:38 am
Age does not determine adulthood. Maturity does. There are plenty of non-adult 30 year oldsRead More wandering around. You can see them on their cell phones while driving at 70 mph.
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Matt Vasgershan May 20, 2013 at 08:45 pm
Kodus to this woman and what she's accomplished. Retiring early is something many of wish we couldRead More do. However it is much easier done with no kids to care for. The article does not specify if she has children or not, but having two of my own and using the grass is greener on the other side philosophy, I sometimes marvel at how much $$$ I'd be able to put away if I didn't have kids. Reality is however, that no amount remotely comes close to the lifetime of memories , happiness and joy my kids have brought into my life. I wonder if she'd trade all she has now to have been able to experience the highs (and lows) of parenting.
Alanna B. May 17, 2013 at 10:14 am
She has no children. Children are expensive. If I didn't have children (or student loan debt), I'dRead More be able to put more toward retirement savings as well. I'd be more impressed if she was married with kids . . .
cpena May 17, 2013 at 09:40 am
Impressive and smart. Kudos!