Working within the system is always the easiest approach, but it produces very predictable results. Some people don't get the same affirmation from following th

Working within the system is always the easiest approach, but it produces very predictable results. Some people don't get the same affirmation from following the expected path. There are very strong arguments for and against college. The right choice depends on the temperament of the person. Unfortunately that person is rarely equipped with all of the information/maturity to make a good choice for themselves. This is a failing of parents and schools, who themselves generally don't know any better. But the crux of the argument is that the default choice is very very often the (or a) bad one. It's an important conversation to have. Edit: your "here's the facts" line is overemphasized, and demonstrably incorrect.