In the last five years or so we have witnessed a revolution in students' attitudes toward higher education. To put it very simply, students are listening to their parents . For members of a generation that was repeatedly enjoined not to trust anyone over 30, the importance of this development cannot be overstressed. Parents have always offered their high school and college-age children advice, but students are now actually taking that advice and this is influencing the configuration of the university.
Parents now have a strong voice in the character and delivery of education.
Along with this increased participation in higher education comes a serious responsibility. If our daughters and sons are going to take our advice, it needs to be good advice and this is where I see a major problem developing. Get a job. That's my message too, but I see things somewhat differently. Let me explain.