Simpleton: I wonder if there is anyone out there who can give me a little help. I was discussing college with my 16 year old and she announced that there was no way she was going to remain in Idaho once she graduates from high school. She is currently at the top of her class and will probably have he choice of colleges. When I asked her why she wouldn't consider staying here she indicated that 1) with all the cuts happening to education going on in Idaho there is no future here, 2) there are no prospects for employment in Idaho at anything beyond the minimum wage, and 3) she wants to go to school and work in a place that has more diversity. Unfortunately I couldn't come up with a response to her concerns. Can anyone help me come up with arguments for why she should stay in Idaho for college, or at least consider returning here after college?

Question: Ah, don't look at me. Both of my kids went to private colleges in the Portland area after refusing to attend Idaho ones. Can anyone help Simpleton?