Justin Bieber a Bad Influence
September 13, 2011
I caught a few minutes of one of those entertainment shows the other day. They were talking about how Justin Bieber was not going to go to college…GASP! One of the host commented how there must be a lot of upset parents that were disappointed in his choice and the “poor example” that he was setting for young people.
Now mind you, he is 17, and as of February 2011, he is worth 100 MILLION dollars!
If the main purpose of going to college is to get an education and a degree so you can get a “good” job and make “good” money they why should he?
He has used his gift and capitalized on it big time, and at a VERY young age! Being bogged down with college would only hinder his career and his incredible influence.
I’m sure he is learning more about business than most of us ever will. I’m sure he is learning more about geography and cultures as he travels the world than most of us ever will.
The sheer FOOLISHNESS in thinking that he needs to get an education by sitting in a classroom listening to a professor who probably has not “experienced” life is just insane.
Am I a Bieber fan? No, not really.
Do I think entertainers are over paid/valued? YES!
But don’t look down on him for not buying into the college scam. He is making the most of where he is, and if his fame and fortune doesn’t destroy him (which could happen to any of us), he’ll continue to see the world and make good money at the same time; hopefully he will use his influence for some good in the world.
We have to get over this obsession of thinking that a college degree means we have ‘arrived’!
We have got to be careful how we define education and “success”!
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Comments (9)
…also not a Beiber fan, but he has also publicly made pro-life statements, which also was a cause for great angst amongst many of the “entertainment” hosts… poor thing, sticking to his values and being a good steward of his God-given talents, what will become of him?
Unfortunately, what will become of him probably is not good. I think we all know that industry devours it’s own.
I completely agree. College degrees to seriously overrated, in my opinion. Having one is certainly not a guaranteed ticket to “the good life” by any means, but it is a ticket to a tremendous debt load (and the stress and heartache that goes with it) for many people.
Cindy, I agree 100%! I also think we don’t understand what a “good life” is.
Thanks for posting! My daughter isnt going to college and it is really tough dealing with people who worship it. Neither my dh or I have regretted not going ourselves. We live on a low income (his only) and live simple lives but we see it is a rich life FULL of blessing and wouldn’t change a thing. Money and degrees are just not our measure of success.
Diana, Olivia’s new book will be of GREAT encouragement for your daughter!!!
Just got back here to check the comments (I would love it if WP would make it so follow up comments could be emailed to us like on some blogs. I always have to remember to go back to the post to check..and my memory just isnt what it used to be (and that wasnt very good to begin with, lol))
New book? Wow, I must have missed some posts or something. What is the name? I look forward to reading it. She has such a way with words!
Thanks
Oh, wait a minute..I think the book was mentioned in the post about 12 clever responses or something..I’ll have to go check. Like I said..my memory isnt what it used to be (and I’m only 40!)
LOL! Yes, her book is No More Wasted Years. She is wrapping up some details on it.