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AIBU?

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Aibu to give my kids options ?

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MegGriffin1 · 10/03/2016 20:37

Hi all. Aibu to want my kids to have more options than me even if these options may not be seen as privileged ? Let me explain! I grew up in middle class house and it was always expected almost unwritten that I would go to uni and have a good job. That happened for me and my siblings and we were lucky to have them opportunities. However I want my kids to not see that as the only route. For example if my child wanted to skip uni and train on a job or get a job that wasn't seen as professional but they were happy and non stressed I would love that. Aibu to want that?

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Pollyputhtekettleon · 11/03/2016 23:40

I think Y might be BU. Wait till closer to uni time and see how disadvantaged they'd be by not going. Out parents generation didn't need college to 'do well' and 'work their way up' but these days not going to 3rd level would make it very difficult to work in a huge amount of jobs. Pretty much all business jobs (except a family business), all banking, I can't think of anything other than youtube star, musician.... although all the musician I know studied music at 3rd level.

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