But that’s not what the linked article is about. It’s about $60,000/year for law school. Leased cars are awful for most folks and that alone points to bad financial planning. If someone is leasing two cars with an RV and boat at $150,000 they are probably struggling with cash flow unless they are in one of the cheapest housing areas and/or not contributing to their own retirement any more than than kid’s college.
I think the parent’s who refuse to contribute to kid’s college when the ability is there is a small number and has nothing to do with seeking sugar daddies. If a parent sets a budget of $25,000/year, that’s not the same as not providing full support to a child who chooses to go to a $60k school with a net price well over $25k.
Thankfully I taught my kids to manage money so they understand budgets both for general expenses and college.