Anyone else find it horrifying taking your parents' money for university?

My daughter is just going into her first year this fall, so I'm now starting to pay her university expenses. We view her university education costs as an investment in our family. It will enable her to launch into a financially successful life. She will not need to depend on us, or a spouse, when she gets to her career. If my wife and I unexpectedly end up in a terrible financial situation some day, our daughter is more likely to be in a position to help us. Paying for college is a responsibility we accepted when we decided to become parents. As she is more academically successful than I was, there is some living vicariosly through her achievements. I would feel a personal loss if she was not able to pursue the opportunities she has been presented. There is no other way we would rather spend our money.

On your side, I agree that getting internships or other ways to make a financial contribution are good - just don't let it detract from your primary responsibility of the degree. Chose an educational path that will lead to a career. Many undergraduate or even graduate degrees only qualify you to become a very interesting barista. As you've posed this question, it seems you are taking the responsibility of getting an education seriously. It is surprising how many people take their first opportunity living away from home as an excuse to party.

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