Originally Posted By ClintFlint2 jonvn I do see where you are going and I agree with you but I'm not so sure that you really see what I'm ultimately saying.
Originally Posted By ClintFlint2 ////What sort of job does a BA in History get you?//// a manager's job at Taco Bell--- which, again, is honorable. There are many positions out there that require a BA or 4 year commitment but don't specify which major, usually retail.
Originally Posted By jonvn "I'm not so sure that you really see what I'm ultimately saying." What I think you are saying is that a college education is not needed. Well, you are right. It is not needed to survive. And many times you can make more money even without a college education than with. But it's not about the money. It's about simple education. Now, people will pay more money, usually for someone with a college education, than without because they are an educated person. But education is an end unto itself. That is why you get a college education, and not just a 2 year medical degree.
Originally Posted By ClintFlint2 ///What I think you are saying is that a college education is not needed./// Not exactly. College IS NEEDED for some(like those who want to be a dermatologist or high school teacher or a myriad of other positions) but not for others AND there is this prevailing assumption out there that says college is the way to go, as if by default. I challenge that assumption. It is better for parents to keep an open mind as to the direction or path.
Originally Posted By jonvn College is not for everyone. No. But if your child wants to go, then you should do what you can to send them.
Originally Posted By ClintFlint2 ////College is not for everyone. No. But if your child wants to go, then you should do what you can to send them//// Now we're talkin!
Originally Posted By Mr X Can we get back to the deformed babies, please? This college discussion is boring!
Originally Posted By jonvn OK. You have to go to college to learn how to deform babies. I think that people who would even do such a thing have absolutely no moral compass to them at all. It is so wrong to do this. It's good to be accepting of people who are handicapped, but to actually go and make someone like that on purpose? If someone were a paraplegic, would they want their kids to be too? This idea is insane.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka It's a massive ego trip which is, unfortunately, why some people have kids in the first place.
Originally Posted By Mr X Here's one on the flip side... If you could genetically enhance your unborn kid to have "super skills" such as being to hear as well as a dog, have night vision, have superior strengh or intelligence (or spelling skills), or esp or mindreading abilities...would you do it? Would it be unethical to do so? Discuss.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I would not opt to help my children hear as well as dogs. I'd be happy if they just had the ability to hear my voice. ;-)
Originally Posted By ClintFlint2 OK, Mr X back to deformed babies then. If that is what parents want then they can easily achieve it without paying a geneticist. Just take Accutane, maybe a $150 investment on line, in large dosages while pregnant and the parents will achieve their warped and crazy desire.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>I would not opt to help my children hear as well as dogs. I'd be happy if they just had the ability to hear my voice. ;-)<< ROFL!
Originally Posted By jonvn "I would not opt to help my children hear as well as dogs." I'd like to be able to hear. Like a dog will work. What is wrong with being able to hear as well as a dog? Or be able to see as well as um...something that sees really well (I was going to say eagle, but they are VERY far sighted)? I mean, why is that bad? What's wrong with making everyone really really intelligent? Why shouldn't we get rid of genes that they know cause cancer or other problems? I think helping people and making them more robust is a good thing.
