A University Education - Don't Let The Kids "Duck" Out Early

Most of us know the value of a good education today. Without a degree it is often difficult to get meaningful employment at anything other than serving hamburgers, cleaning hotel rooms or mowing lawns. Competition for well paying jobs has increased and though for a while many workers could move just about anywhere and find meaningful work, the recent recession has changed that picture quite a bit. Now even some of the well educated have found job hunting a necessary life skill.

A few weeks ago, I noticed a mother introducing her little ones to the merits of Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland. It seems even the local water fowl are now taking note of the benefits to a good education. While passing along by the university, I noticed this mother with her young brood walked around the Chemistry Building at MUN and waddling in front of the steps in a rather methodical and determined way. I stood quite close to them an snapped several photos of the unique parade.

She and the little ones never flinched. They marched around the building as if they were investigating the merits of a degree in Chemistry instead of heading off to the local pond for a swim. Obviously, some mothers have ambitions for their children that may be a little extreme but perhaps this is a good reminder for us to make sure we encourage our kids to take a serious look at getting a degree before heading out on their own. Even Real Estate is one career that will be easier to manage if you have a degree in business. These little ducks put on a show that was at least worth a chuckle for me so I thought you might enjoy it too.