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sashime76 · 06-02-2005, 04:22 AM

I had a discussion with my wife the other night. Supposed one or both my boys are gifted athletes and pro scouts are after them. In the meantime they have applied and been accepted by colleges/universities of their choices.

I said to let them decide first, but I'd lean toward an athletic career since it normally only has a 10, 15 year span. They always have the option of finishing their education after the athletic career. Besides, if they really are good enough to be draft picks, with the right investment knowledge, they can be set for life (with or without going back for the 4 yr degree).

In my wife's book, it's education first, anything else is second - that's none negotiable.

What's your take on this? I'm curious to see if more dads or moms would take my side?

06-02-2005, 04:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	College Education or Pro Athlete career? I had a discussion with my wife the other night. Supposed one or both my boys are gifted athletes and pro scouts are after them. In the meantime they have applied and been accepted by colleges/universities of their choices. I said to let them decide first, but I'd lean toward an athletic career since it normally only has a 10, 15 year span. They always have the option of finishing their education after the athletic career. Besides, if they really are good enough to be draft picks, with the right investment knowledge, they can be set for life (with or without going back for the 4 yr degree). In my wife's book, it's education first, anything else is second - that's none negotiable. What's your take on this? I'm curious to see if more dads or moms would take my side?