Posted by
Playful Walrus on Monday, December 22, 2008 6:21:58 PM
The University of Chicago is the latest university to promote shacking up by deciding to offer dorm rooms for that purpose.
The school sent a letter out to parents last week informing them of the decision. The school says it was a student-led initiative that isn't aimed at romantic couples. However, the school says couples won't be banned from asking to be roommates when the program begins next month.
Nationally more than 30 campuses allow co-ed dorm rooms.
Yet something else to find out about a university before you fork over a considerable amount of money to it.
Students do not need parental permission to participate. The school says students will not be assigned mixed-gender housing. Instead it's on a request basis.
Hey, if my child is a legal adult and is paying his or her own way - it is his or her choice. Universities that are privately funded should be free to have such policies if they wish. I just don’t want to support it with my tax money or with tuition money. The exception is if the students are married to each other. However, I don't think it is a good idea to get married while trying to complete an education. I don't think it is a good idea to shack up at all, but certainly not while trying to concentrate on studies.