 Would you consider an online education?
simonsarris: I think that the hacker crowd believes that a large part of the spirit of the internet is itself an online education.And HN is a part of that.That being said, I wouldn't discount college education. I felt it was an excellent choice for myself, both academically and professionally, but I am one anecdote of many. It's a very situational thing and I would hate to try to make the decision for anyone but myself.I would prefer that my children learn as much as possible online about what kind of career they want before going to college. Of course, I would let them ultimately decide. Even if they wanted to go to the most expensive college, I would mortgage the house just so they could go, if that was what they felt was right for them.Let me also point out something: College isn't just about academics, strictly speaking. One meets a lot of friends and professional contacts that one may keep for life. One learns a great deal about society. And of course, the proximity to hundreds of innovative peers can really spur creativity.