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It's almost unspeakably sad, if not revolting, that some of the above
posters have actually been, or are, PARENTS. But they would never
undersant WHY.

Try grandparents. I think it revolting that you are so selfish as to hamper
your kids' futures so you can avoid your obligations to them and go play.
And we do understand - we understand that you think your kids are your pets.
They are not.

I didn't make the rules but without credentials your kids will be
unemployable. Do you care?