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I see all sorts of my friends who have it soooooooooo easy. They do no need to struggle with bill payment, tuition, car payments, or anything for that matter. And why you may ask - because their parents will pay for it. I have never had that luxury and it makes me sick sometimes to see how much people take advantage of this privlage, callign their parents saying they need money put into their account for a new boo when really they are going to go blow it on alcohol!
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In this world there will always be those who have more than you do, and those who have less. the key is to be content with what you have.
Do the best you can, cut corners when possible work hard and have fun. Be so busy with your own life that you will have no time to worry about what others are doing.
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There will always be those who have everything handed to them by their parents but they end up not knowing how to buget their money when they are our of school and have to support them selves. I am attempting to pay my own tuition without the help of my parents but occasionally i have had to depend on them to pay some bills when money was tight but I have learned the true value of a dollar and learned to appreciate what I have.
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The key also lies with the parents themselves. If they do not take a stand in trying to help their children be independent in university their children will most definitely take advantage of the situation.
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Capitalism.
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Sure there are some people out there who don't have to worry about money whille they're in school, but before you judge them and say that it's unfair, stop and consider how they came about all that money. Chances are that their parents worked hard to give their kids those opportunities. No money comes by easy; many parents set up education funds for their kids, or take second jobs so that their kids can give their full attention to their studies. Sure there are some who seem spoilled and take advantge of their parents generosity but that's their own problem, many of them don't get far because they're used to everything being done for them. Hard work pays off, and if you are one of those students who works throughout school that just goes to show that you're a hard worker and that you are able to manage your time and money. People find themselves with different opportunites, concentrate on your own and not those of others, and you'll go far.
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I know how you feel.
I have a couple friends up here and they have their BRAND NEW CAR all paid for and their whole tuition and they are SHOCKED that I have to get OSAP to cover all of my expenses.
But it is true that there will be those who have more and those who have less.
Just be greatful for what you have and let those become selfish brats haha
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I know how you feel. However, there's nothing you can do about them. Just envoy your life!
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We go through everything for a reason. Maybe you will gain in other ways by paying for it yourself.
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Family's great and all, but I can't wait to get out on my own...
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i completely agree, although my parents are well off, they believe in me actually earning stuff, which ends in alot of work
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kevopinko wrote:i completely agree, although my parents are well off, they believe in me actually earning stuff, which ends in alot of work I think when parents do that it helps their kids, because it teaches them the meaning of working for your money and not taking it for granted.
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Well, look at it this way: you're more independent. I have nothing against students whose parents pay for everything. I'm still in high school, and I'm desperately looking for a job to save up for university. I don't want my parents paying for everything. I want them to pay for as little as possible. Being independent as soon as possible is my primary goal. And people who are independent should be proud of themselves!! You're more prepared for hardships of life than they are, trust me!
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I tend to find that the students who have their education, living expensives and various 'luxuries' paid for by their parents are the ones who are coming to class late, not paying attention and doing poorly on the tests. This is not always the case, but I certainly see some association. They do not seem to take their education seriously.
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I agree. I'll never forget the disbelief I felt watching kids pick up their first OSAP cheque, walking out the door cashing it and walking to the LCBO. I had to go home, budget it out and eat rice and beans (which I love so good thing its cheap). But seriously! I understand.
And I know that people will always have more and others will always have less, and I'm not upset about that. I don't say boo-hoo because others have more. In fact I'm happy that they're that blessed, BUT to see it being wasted in such ridiculous ways is frustrating. Then again, maybe that's the economist in me coming out.
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Yes, the amount of "valley preps" (for the lack of a better word) in this is world is astounding but I think it's partly their own fault, partly their peers', part parents and part media. In high school they are often envied but truth is, at the end of the day, when they've all gotten out of high school, there really isn't much inspiration in their life to make something out of themselves, which ultimately results in either failure or an average life. People who have to struggle early on, however, have a so called "fire in their belly" to proove themselves and to attain what they don't have. This motivation helps people a lot and often results into success or something like that ^^ Thats my theory 
Life Sci '12 UTSG (Victoria college)
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i know how you feel. but you just deal with it cause theres nothing you do. i live in res this year and im always hearing about parents who pay for everything. especially now since we are all looking for places to live for next year - so many people dont care how expensive the place is cause their parents are going to be paying for it. but for me on the other hand, im pretty much paying for it all by myself so i have to lok harder for places. also have to work my butt off during the summerjust to pay for tuition...and if im lucky i will have some extra for spending come fall....whereas most people are just working so that they will have money to spend during the year on whatever they want
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I am really lucky, cause I have a deal with my parents that says I have to pay for between 1/3 and 1/2 of everything, although I am currently in second year and it's pretty much all me. But I also don't qualify for osap and haven't gotten any scholarships so its still quite a burden. I've tried three times to get a job in Guelph during the school year but I apparently apply at all the wrong times. So, it's really great that my family is willing to help me out, because otherwise I would be in really bad shape for paying for school!
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I agree that kids who get money from their parents shouldn't abuse it by calling and asking for money all the time. My roommate relies heavily on her parents for money and yet complains that they don't give her enough independence, and I don't see how that works. Those of you lucky enough to have that, appreciate it. Realize your blessing and thank your parents for it, and don't abuse their money on alcohol and useless things.
On the other hand though, I don't think it makes any sense for those of us who have to pay to complain about the people who don't. There's nothing we can do about it, and thinking about is only gets us more depressed about our situation rather than thinking about new ways to save/make money. I am thankful to be able to go to university at all, and yes, it seems unfair sometimes that I have to pay while others don't, but life isn't fair. You have to learn to be content with what you have while working for more.
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My parents would pay for everything for me because they value education alot and would rather I focus on my studies rathe then work
People who take advantage of their parents...well they'll learn their mistakes later in life when they realize that they don't know how to budget.
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