Woah. I seriously have doubt you know anything about the significance of going to a good college. Teens, like myself, should strive for colleges that are very well known and very intellectual schools. Not only will their field of interest be WIDELY expanded, their chances of getting a job is also increased. Who would be most likely picked if two people apply for the job but the only huge difference between them is the college they went to? Lets say one went to a community college and the other a university? The university one would be picked or at least have a better chance. This piece of paper that you inferably treat as just a normal piece of paper that has no significance what so ever actually does matter. This paper proves their knowledge and dedication to their field. Im sorry, but again, jobs will not pick those who have a very low degree. Teaching for example, takes a high degree. Its very well true that you most likely will be in debt, but with a good degree and a well paying job, will help pay for this debt. To achieve better in anything is a POSITIVE pressure on teenagers. If teens shouldn't be pressured to do better, should they be pressured to do worse?

As a side note, if you think that college is not worth it or the degree of having a doctoral or bachelor is not relevant to having a good life then you can certainly try and take the route of some famous and rich people who didnt go to college. Again, thats only a few small percentage that actually make it down that route.