And yes, I agree with what you’ve said as well in many ways. But it is important not to rule out the idea of needing this college education and “higher learning” for certain jobs that do pay well. Accounting or CPA positions for example I feel are one of these.
But it is certainly time to recognize the different available routes towards making a sustained lifestyle.
Good luck to you with yours, there’s always two sides to the fence with pros and cons and I have respect for all of them!
RE: Your American parents were wrong: about school, about jobs, about life.