As an educator, I hope that my children choose higher education, but if they find something else to passionately pursue and dedicate their lives too, that's fine too. Just so long as they are legally able to support themselves and be fulfilled in their careers.
I could hear Trevor yelling to Taryn about how bad college is in the background, but in the front of my mind I was a little bit over-analyzing the anti-college sentiments that he might be learning. I started rambling ideas to calm him down so he could finish his lunch without choking. I explained how he will be grown up by that time, and how it isn't something he should decide now. It didn't help, and he kept on with his declarations against going to college promising that it was NEVER happening, EVER.
Then, things took a happy turn. I simply told Trev that he didn't have to move away to go to college, and that he could still live at home if he wants to. He got quiet for a minute, and I knew his little four year old mind was devising a plan. After a big bite of his peanut butter sandwich he filled me in. He will go to college, but only if I drive him there, hold his hand during class, and let him climb on my lap whenever he wants to.
I could not be any more serious when I say that this is the BEST plan I have ever heard. I walked over to him, kissed his crumb covered cheeks, and we shook on it. :)
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