[ziweb]

Unless you want a job in Academia. College is still a big barrier for many professions, and probably the only way you will have adequate training for those professions.

Also, I would not give a 18 year old $10,000 to start a business. You need at least some training or experience working before you head out on your own. If I had $10,000 I would give it to him only if I saw he had a real plan.

[josefresco]

Are you implying that you'd give $10,000 to an 18 year old to spend on/at college with no plan and/or major? Seems just as crazy.

[ziweb]

Yes, I think there are certain areas in technology were someone 18 - 20 can come up with a spectacular idea. Just didn't want to rule that out.