Any kid who goes to some snotty, "elite" institution in the northeastern USA is begging to be brainwashed by the likes of Kendi. Any kid who goes to the vast majority of colleges and universities anywhere in the USA without knowing what they want to study, and without having the foundation you speak of is likewise begging to be brainwashed.I'm not one of these people who thinks conservatives shouldn't send their kids to college. I understand the career advantages of it. However, you really have to choose your college carefully, and your kid better have an extremely firm foundation in terms of values, politics, religion, culture, etc.
Responsible parents really, really need to take the time to explain to their kids that college is NOT for everyone, and to explore vocational career options in addition to legitimate college programs.