In the mid 20th century the normal age for kids to move out and begin their careers was somewhere between 18 and 20. Some even did this younger. College was optional as there were plenty of job opportunities as the American industrial age was booming. People often got married and had families [...]

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The end of college is more than a mere turning point. Until this time, most young people have had the “next thing” to look forward to every year of their lives. But what is the next thing? It is the next institution of learning, of course.
Sure, finishing high school and saying goodbye [...]

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In my opinion, elementary school is for three things:
1 - Socializing our kids
2 - Teaching our kids how to read pre-approved novels, multiply single-digit numbers in their heads, and memorize the “important” presidents like Abe Lincoln, John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush
3 - Beating some of their natural curiosity and imagination out of them [...]

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These days, attendance at a post-secondary institution is becoming almost mandatory. Employers are increasingly demanding at least a Bachelors’ degree to even allow your foot in the door. What high school was in 1977 is what college is in 2007. I’m not even joking.
Now that I’ve scared you (assuming you are still [...]

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There are four levels of social and economic freedom that each individual chooses (or does not choose) to reach.
1 – Dependence
2 – Employment
3 – Self Employment
4 – Financial Freedom
We are born into the first stage. Our parents support and take care of us as kids. This is a common thread that [...]

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