Dennis Prager and a guest debate whether Harvard's prestige is fading. The guest argues the desire for elite college admission hasn't changed across generations, and only a massive cultural shift could diminish it. He shares a personal story about the sacrifices required to get into Harvard.
I wonder how many American parents 20 years ago, and for the last 50, 80, how many parents right now care less about whether their kid goes to college or care less about what college their kids go to than 25 years ago?
I have a newsflash for you. This has not changed it. The same people who want their kids to go to Harvard are unfazed by this. Now, the reason why I said that's important— oh, it is. I am convinced of it. Jewish parents as well as non-Jewish parents, they still want their kids to go to these universities, that I'm certain of. That's why you're a Pragmatopia member. You can listen to the complete segment along with every show every day, and commercial-free. No, regrettably, you'll never miss another show.
Pragmatopia.com. God willing, you'll have children. Will you— this is independent, it's related but independent. I'm, I've never asked you this, and I'm really curious.
Will I care if they go?
Yeah.
No, I wouldn't care.
I wonder how many American parents 20 years ago and for the last 50, 80, how many parents right now care less about whether their kid goes to college or care less about what college their kids go to than 25 years ago?
I have a newsflash for you. This has not changed it. The same people who want their kids to go to Harvard are unfazed by this. Now, the reason why I said that's important. Oh, it is. I am convinced of it. Jewish parents. As well as non-Jewish parents. They still want their kids to go to these universities. That I'm certain of. That's why I say it's going to take something even bigger to really knock these places down in prestige. And I say this very, you know, regrettably, because I worked my tail off to get into Harvard. I gave up my whole life to get into Harvard.
God willing, you'll have children. Will you— this is independent. It's related, but independent. I've never asked you this, and I'm really curious.
Will I care if they go?
Yeah.
No, I wouldn't care.
I wonder how many American parents
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