<p>Starbright- of course, as we are already experiencing, the tenure professor is probably a thing of the past; not something this generation should count on- much like pension plans, gone in the private sector, and under attack and under funded in the public sector. </p>
<p>Let’s be real about the future this generation is facing. Their employment and lifestyle is going to be very different than our generations. As parents we suspect this new reality is not going to be pretty for most. I believe this is what is driving the college frenzy for top schools right now. As parents we are trying to secure our own child’s future by applying the rules of a society that formed our generation, i.e. top education is the ticket to social and economic mobility and stability. Not so anymore. </p>
<p>Just think what it costs a 24 year old to rent, buy health and car insurance, a car, gas, food, utilities, a mobile phone plan, internet, clothes for work, student loans- these are just basics. It is staggering. Graduates know this, so who can blame them for either sticking their head in the sand of “follow your dreams” or conversely, focusing on money as the means to happiness.</p>