Why College Is Important To Me

I have had to master the important things in life, like how to file my taxes, maintain my car, balance a checkbook, and figure out how to pay for college at a young age of 19. My parents have not cared much about my education since middle school. They were always available to sign report cards and talked down to me when I did not make a grade that pleases them, but they weren't there to help me. Stressed out of my mind with test and projects with no support from my parents or family; was on my own when the time came to choose my classes. Whenever I was falling behind or not doing well in a class I had no one to confide in; it was all me. I spent my junior year looking for a SAT prep center and paying for it with my own money. Senior year
Their parents were there for them, did everything they needed. I am grateful for the fact that I did not have parents to hold my hands every step of the way, I realized how much simpler my life is now. My parents have raised an independent woman who is capable of taking care of her financials. Stable emotionally and able to pay for college without having to take any student loan. I would not have learned how to tell the difference between wants and needs if I had parents that were there to do everything for me instead of giving me tough love. You learn to value things more when you pay for yourself rather than parents. School teaches you the knowledge that will last you a lifetime. However, no one teaches you how to live life. My parents knew to make it in the world you have to know how to provide for yourself and be independent. Their aspiration in life is to see me succeed by teaching me the skills I would have never learned if they had held my hand. Life doesn't get easier; you were just stronger. I can now say I'm happy my parents made me learn responsibility at such a young