Although Almost Three-Quarters of First-Year Students Report That They Attend

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Essay

Although almost three-quarters of first-year students report that they attend college to get a better job and make more money, there are many other excellent reasons for pursuing a college education. Please list five reasons that do not include career or financial considerations.

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Definitions:

Diana Baumrind

A psychologist known for her research on parenting styles and their effects on child development.

Latchkey Kids

Children who return home after school and are alone until a parent or another adult arrives.

Single-Parent Kids

Children who are raised by only one parent due to various circumstances such as divorce, death, or single adoption.

Verbal Punishment

The use of words to reprimand or discipline someone, often as an alternative to physical punishment.