"For us, I think college is important because it broadens the possibilities that open up to you. I've tried to tell the kids, don't ever quit learning."
-Kelly Bates
Gil and Kelly Bates encourage all their children to attend college, but they also know that higher education isn't for everyone. Still, no matter what fields their kids pursue, the parents of 19 want them to be lifelong learners. In this video, filmed in 2015 but still relevant, Tori Bates (now Tori Smith) shares how she went from being unsure about starting college to loving it and earning a bachelor's degree.
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