A scant 50 years ago, an 18 year old was considered an adult – today I’m guessing (with inflation) its around 30 – neither the parents nor the institutions are doing their jobs.

Maybe the answer lies in managing births not managing lives? Ooh – that sounds Orwellian too….

i think we should take our act on the road.

f

C’mon fran…. some of these issues are way outside the charter and responsibility of an “education” institution.

How much of what parents are supposed to do are we going to shove off onto another ill-equipped institution to raise contributing members of society.

I get that this is an issue. I also believe we need to do something about it. I don’t believe this is the right way.

so, here’s what i think. i think it’s great that lincoln university added this requirement. colleges and universities have all sorts of requirements to ensure their grads are ready for their launch into the “real world.” we pay hordes of money to these institutions for this leg up, and obesity can set you back — from a health and earnings perspective. we wouldn’t accept a university giving short shift to academics. why do so here? i wouldn’t be surprised if this catches on.

f

This is getting ridiculous.

Where does it stop?
Smoker? – no diploma for you!
Hate broccoli? – no diploma for you!
Play too much Call of Duty 2? – no diploma for you!

This is a sure way to get people to revolt against these things so I say keep it up until it caves in on their heads.