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> It would look like tens of millions of young people realizing that they have fallen under the yoke of life-long indentured servitude to the older generation

• fluxquanta 11y ago
  When I was graduating high school student loan debt was something I was encouraged to take on, despite my on uneasiness about doing so. My teachers, my family, everyone whose opinion I was supposed to respect told me that student loan debt was normal and even valuable (to build credit). So while no, I wasn't FORCED to take out loans, the most trustworthy people in my life taught me that loans were okay, and never presented me with another option. Luckily this paradigm is showing signs of a shift, but for a lot people it's still considered "normal".
• Nicholas_C 11y ago
  >Nobody forced them to take out loans. No, but many people feel misled about the post-graduation prospects or are unhappy with their life options and feel trapped in a career they hate and can't take a break from or change due to debt.
• drabiega 11y ago
  Could you elaborate?
  • morgante 11y ago
    On which part? That there aren't roving bandits forcing people to take on huge loans? Or that there are other options? In terms of other options, there is (a) community college—very cheap, (b) state school—much cheaper usually, especially if you live at home, (c) attending a slightly less prestigious college when they offer a substantial merit scholarship.
• s73v3r 11y ago
  Like what? Long gone are the days in which one could put themselves through school with a part time job.