Going (back) to university

If any of my children were due to start university this year then I would implore them to defer a year.
We t is high risk, high cost and I doubt they will get the education they are paying for.

My two who went to uni here both got freshers flu.... imagine how C19 will spread, then of course they will try and get home to be cared for which is only natural.

A big NO from me.

All the time they are showing themselves to be entirely selfish, entitled and totally irresponsible.

Do you really think it's only one generation which is selfish, entitled and totally irresponsible?

How do you know the article is representative of all freshers or even undergraduates?

I'll show this thread to my son, who is returning to university in a locked down area in a couple of weeks. I'm sure he'll be very grateful for all the advice and let you know what his reaction is (or not ).

Not all teenagers are selfish irresponsible idiots. I feel sorry for the parents of those who have behaved sensibly during the easing of Lockdown but now will now worry about them and can only hope they will continue to be safe.

winterwhite

Well, I'm glad you told us you are not a grinch or we might not have realised.?.

] Have you read the article?
Comments like “Why come to university if you can’t have Freshers Week?” just made me so cross, they are going to be racking up massive debt, are less and less likely have a job to come out to, their parents are still supporting them and they are also not above preaching to the older generation about Saving the Planet or Racial Awareness. All the time they are showing themselves to be entirely selfish, entitled and totally irresponsible.
When you look at some of our current politicians you might discern where they got their attitudes from.

Our bright young things of today sadly appear to be nothing but a bunch of overprivelaged brats.

I do agree Maw, spread it amongst themselves as I would have no sympathy for any of them who contract the virus. Not a functioning brain cell between them it would seem given their total disregard to the consequences of the chance their actions could cause death for some outside their selfish circle. ??

This is the new generation of " anti's " and flat earths. ( with flat heads to match )

Only just noticed this " entitled " society ?? It's not going to change.

Well, I'm glad you told us you are not a grinch or we might not have realised.?.