Streets thats the problem, I have always dreamed of being a cop, thats what I am looking for right now, but I also love building things from computers to cars, I am great at building computers, and as cars go I can do that real good, but don't have the money to do it as much as I like, And problem with doing that for a living, no one will hire someone with out the degree, So I am stuck doing server level tech support until my layoff then find something else, Maybe I can get into a reeducation program with jobservice due to this layoff, But I agree with your thinking, make sure the grandkids have what they need but also make sure they know how to work for what they want.
And Aspen, save your $$ right now for what you need during college, for spending $$ food and whatever else you'll want, Then after college you can get the good job, and build your car with out having to sacrifice. Its only 4 years and in that time you can make sure you know what you want to make.