College Student Loans - A commentary

[Bread and Circuses]

7. The economy has changed over past 40 years....

Yes. 30 or 40 years ago, a college degree was an indication that the student had advanced skills, knowledge, and academic abilities. Employers would hire a good student and place them into a 'management training' position or similar position. Today, employers want someone who contributes to the bottom line on Day One. The economy continues to change and parents/students need to wake up. It's OK to delay attending college until later. But, parents push kids and kids feel like a 'loser' if they don't go to college.