Did pretty much that for twenty years (more than one kid) - I considered it a positive 'nickel and dime' expense that has paid off with kids graduating (honours

Did pretty much that for twenty years (more than one kid) - I considered it a positive 'nickel and dime' expense that has paid off with kids graduating (honours) without a dime of student loan debt. Initially it was driven by 'not having that opportunity ourselves (spouse & I) and looking into the future and deciding that whatever education choices our kids made it wouldn't be lost value to save a bit. One thing I'll note is that like a coffee habit, after the first year or so the concious thought of the expense disappeared - 'out of sight, out of mind'.