Re: Sending kids away to college
^ I agree with everything there, well said!
From experience, I can say that if you don't give your daughter & son equal opportunities and you keep emphasising how boys should be more strong, outgoing etc etc THEN your taking the risk of having your daughter grow up with low confidence in herself and what she can do (aswell as many other issues). And believe me, its not nice AT ALL & extrememly HARD to re-gain that lost confidence if she tries to later on. I think at the very very least, you should have equal rules for them both where education is concerned especially. Parents should be the ones building your confidence (both boys & girls).. teaching them (not just words, but by actions aswell) the importance of being strong, independent & always doing what is right - after you've taught them as parents, you can't do anything more then trusting your teachings, them and trust Allah swt to watch over them.
(^ not aimed at anyone specifically. Just my honest opinion on what was being discussed.)