Why do we as a society encourage teens to go to college right away after high school?

I didn’t know what the hell I wanted to do. But taking time off or delaying college makes you seem like you’re lazy or something. I just wanted to figure out what I like. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Mamapolo2016 · F

There's much more to college than books and lectures. it's a way to ease into generation shock in a kinder environment.

If you go away to college you begin to have an idea of what it's going to be like not living at home. it's a way to meet people who don't live where you live, don't know what you know, know stuff you don't know.

Too often when people don't start college after high school, they may never start.

That said, there's nothing wrong with taking some time to get a direction, as long as you're looking for a direction.