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Submitted by Lyn Errico, Apr 20, 2007 10:40

It seems incredible that one is suppose to send a very large check, say $40,000 or so, to college along with your 18 yr.old, but you can't be told anything about the child's health , grades, or mental state.
When they can pay their own tuition, room and board then they are entitled to some rights.


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Apr 20, 2007 13:26

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Apr 20, 2007 12:08

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Apr 20, 2007 12:07

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Jerry Hewes 

Apr 20, 2007 11:31

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Lyn Errico 

Apr 20, 2007 10:40

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Frank 

Apr 20, 2007 10:03

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Apr 20, 2007 09:13

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Apr 20, 2007 08:59

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Apr 20, 2007 07:51

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Apr 20, 2007 07:32

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Bill Browne 

Apr 20, 2007 15:26

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Apr 20, 2007 06:30

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