More good reasons to commute to school
The benefits of commuting
Part 2
Of course, other students will tell you that they will not change the opportunity that they have to “be independent” all together instead of going back to their parents when they feel ill or have any sort of problem. But you need to stop a moment and think; if they are indeed so “independent” then, who is paying for their school tuition, boarding and other school related expenses? You might learn that they have a student loan just like you, but this student loan process, the same that you underwent, will require also the backing up of their parents. Therefore, you can realize that if it were not for their parents, then there would be no college or university education, so much for “complete and total independence”.
Furthermore, if you are using a student loan, by commuting you will require a smaller amount, which means that it will be paid sooner or that there is no need for you or your parents to divert big amounts of money from the general household income to pay for it. As a result of this you will be able to seek for your own place sooner and with less problem, giving you a better shot at the professional realm; and even in this case, if you are able to create a healthy and functioning system for everyone involved, it might be a good idea to stay home.
Contemporary culture states that the children of any home should leave the home as soon as they can, leaving their parents “free” to regain control of their lives; this might have been good when parents used to have children in their mid 20’s, but nowadays, when parents are having children in their mid 40’s there is no need for that. Another social rule is that when the parents reach seniority, the children are expected to care for their parents, keep them healthy and happy until it is time for them to depart. When parent’s had their children in their mid 20’s, seniority came a gross 40 years later; now it comes barely 20 years later, right about the time when you are finishing your school.
Caring for your parents is not all that you will be able to do you will also save money. Since you will not be paying rent and other boarding expenses, the money that you can save from your now, working profession can be diverted into trips (venture out in the world), a very well settled office (ideal for those students who are currently preparing for lawyers, physicians, and even vets), or even start a business and be your own boss.
student-loans.net @ July 26, 2008