[Taurus Babe]

I know how fortunate I am to have had my parents pay for college (everything, boarding, books, tutition, and spending money) and they are not rich by any standards. My dad was even layed off while I was (I still am) in college.
I think parents should pay. It's suggested that you start a college savings fund for your child as soon as you find out she/he's on the way. Even if you don't start that early, there is time to save, and as a parent I think it is super important that you instill in your child how important college and pay for it.