The father wants his child to attend college to better his future. The statistics for the unemployment rate on high school graduates without a degree is 9.4%. The unemployment rate for high school graduates with a bachelor’s degree is 4.9%. That is a 4.5% difference. Those individuals with a degree also have a greater salary, about 65% higher than those with only a high school diploma. Why is it so important to attend college in the 21st century?
The father is attempting to make his child understand the importance of attaining a college education. He believes that it the option to attend is not negotiable. Society’s mindset that even with the lowest of entry level jobs, a college degree is needed. College education is considered to be an unspoken requirement for employment, instead of an asset. Most employers of the business world are looking for students with a college degree that have the capability to learn new things which is a requirement in order to work in the corporate world. Most business or corporations would not even consider an applicant without a college education. The degree can offer a sense of comfort for the employers. An employee with a