The author reflects on the challenges of parenting and the transition to college for his daughter, highlighting the unpredictability and decision-making conflicts that arose. After saving a college fund, he reconsidered its use and chose to encourage financial independence through student loans. This decision stems from his own experience growing up in a middle-class family with financial hardships, where he learned valuable lessons about money that he hopes his daughter will also absorb to prepare her for adulthood.
"I started reflecting on my life and the hardships that I had to go through as I grew up. For me, going to school was a privilege..."
"One thing we were prepared for was the financial aspect of higher education. We knew the transition would be expensive..."
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