They the adult learners are interested in learning for its future benefits. This is not a pipe dream-just a different perspective saying that more can be done without draining valuable resources. Colleges and Uni must eliminate financial waste from their budgets and perhaps even truly save a little money. This would provide vital money for budgets truly in need. There is no doubt that money must be split between the two groups.
Priorities have to be set by individual institutions.
In that case a perfect balance will never be realized. Research evidence suggests that both sexes have difficulties juggling the roles of student, worker, and family member. Adult students need help in building their self-confidence as students, in acquiring or refreshing study skills, and in managing their time and other resources while in school. In addition, adult students benefit from opportunities to interact with their peers and need to be actively involved in the educational process through sharing their relevant work and life experiences. They feel guilt about no being with their children more, concerned about expense of childcare, concerned about making compromises school and family, and mourn lack of free time.