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Maybe. I mean - at the time of getting loans most people are around age 18 and legally adults responsible for their decisions, so sure there's that. But we're n
by chestervonwinch 11y ago
Maybe. I mean - at the time of getting loans most people are around age 18 and legally adults responsible for their decisions, so sure there's that. But we're not talking about living with the decision to grow a mustache or try the paleo diet - we're talking about the decision to borrow thousands and thousands of dollars at huge interest rates, the kind of money most kids haven't seen in their entire lives at that point.
I don't think most people making this decision understand the full weight of the choice when making it, not at that age. I certainly didn't - especially when EVERYONE around you is saying that ones NOT taking the loans and getting the degree are the silly ones.
- muzz 11y agoWhat other choices are they unable to make at age 18? Are they unable to choose whether or not to get a tattoo which may last for a lifetime? How about whether to join the military and potentially die for their country?
- chestervonwinch 11y agoI'm not meaning to imply they're babies who can't make life decisions. What I'm saying is that 1) many## people aren't informed when they make the decision to take out such a large sum of money, 2) the consequences of the decision don't set in until 4 or 5 years after making the decision (bring on the cognitive dissonance!), and 3) there's incredible social pressure to do it. For many families, the degree is the Golden Ticket, which should be obtained no matter the cost. ## I'm using many in the sense of personal experience and the experience friends and family. So if you want do to a [citation needed] argument here - sure, whatever.
- lawnchair_larry 11y agoIrrelevant, but to entertain - they're considered too young to consume an alcoholic beverage.