Maybe the thought of 'working a farm', stunned him, at his age?
You smear him for attending a 'liberal college', yet, YOU too are there!
you are a piece of work. ;))
I suspect you think most colleges are liberal.
IMO, 'liberal' in this case means expanding ones' mind, a good thing.
I have never heard of 'teachers or professors' suggesting kids can't get ahead today. Their job is to inspire & teach, so kids CAN succeed. Why else would they be expanding their knowledge??
You truly live up to your handle, 'Doom & Gloomer'!