2) Can't speak for OP but for a lot of parents (mine included) having a college-educated son is a status symbol (like a nice car or house). If it'll make them

2) Can't speak for OP but for a lot of parents (mine included) having a college-educated son is a status symbol (like a nice car or house). If it'll make them happy to piss their money away towards my tuition, why should I refuse?