we need to learn critical thinking skills. We need to understand how to study and process information in a free wheeling college class room environment. It's true some can make a living and do well without a college education, but it is quite unreasonable to push this as an unwise choice for a young person.
It's like saying..."We don't trust our teaching and example is written on your heart and you'll bolt at the first chance."
I think some of these college courses I've taken have really helped me spiritually, practically, and just made me a more well rounded person. I tell EVERYONE I KNOW to value their youth and get an education.
I remind my 10 yr old daughter often that she needs to complete her education by getting a bachelors and then it is up to her from there if she wants to pioneer, etc.