Better Call Sexton James Sexton: College Is Worthless In 2025
Sep 13, 2025
Explore the rising trend of parents going to great lengths to secure their kids' spots in prestigious colleges. Unpack the financial burdens families face as school costs escalate in 2025. Delve into how increased wages for women correlate with higher divorce rates. Discuss the complexities of estrangement from parents and the societal rise in self-delusion fueled by social media. Plus, insights on how college prestige might not guarantee future success. It's a rollercoaster of modern dilemmas and realities!
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Parents Buy Perceived College Advantages
- Parents spend large sums to give kids perceived advantages like sorority placement and influencer potential.
- James J. Sexton argues these investments often reflect parents living vicariously through children rather than clear returns.
Court Fight Over Sorority Dues
- Sexton recounts arguing in court over whether sorority dues count as necessary college expenses.
- He highlights how fraternity/sorority costs can be very high and contested in divorces.
Viral Fame Depends On Timing And Traits
- Viral Rush Talk videos can launch influencer careers, but success often depends on innate traits and timing.
- Sexton warns early adopters gained outsized rewards, while late entrants face saturated attention markets.
