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I reimburse my child per a formula: A = 100%, B = 80%, C = 60%, etc. 4.0 GPA = 120% (hasn't happened).

I will happily pay for everything, a full ride, as a parent or a taxpayer, if the student does the work.




You've just disincentivized your child to take organic chemistry.


Ya, that's a good point. As a taxpayer and a parent, I do want students to dabble. So maybe cover the first two years, no questions, no qualifications. Thereafter, I'd want any effort I'm paying for to be made in earnest.


Optimize for least amount of challenging classes, impose huge monetary penalty for risk taking. Sounds like you're doing a stand up job in parenting.


Thanks. I do my best. I'm glad you approve.




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