<p>Several months ago I had this conversation with my son (h.s. junior). I told him what someone had posted (Chrissyblu, I think) that was said to prospective students and families at CalArts… that if you are really talented you should reconsider going to college as you will only get older and your youth is one of your most valuable assets.</p>
<p>He looked at me and said that was a ridiculous point of view. When I asked why, he said, “Because all education is worthwhile… it is not something you do because you can’t do something else. Learning is worth the time it takes.”</p>
<p>As far as I was concerned that was the right answer. :)</p>