Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
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Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#2It sucks, but what's the solution? Because let's face it, the primary purpose of "being rich" is to provide for one's family, at least from my point of view. If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did.
What's the point of being "wealthy" if it's not to help your kids have a better life than your own?
I don't want to sound insensitive. All these studies about kids born in poverty and unable to escape it sound very unfair. On the other hand, there has to be a reason for people seeking wealth. And taking care of your children has to be the main driver.
Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#3It sucks, but what's the solution? Because let's face it, the primary purpose of "being rich" is to provide for one's family, at least from my point of view. If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. What's the point of being "wealthy" if it's not to help your kids have a better life than your own? I don't want to sound insensitive. All these studies about kids born in poverty an…
> If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did.
> What's the point of being "wealthy" if [...]
You confuse "being wealthy" with "working one's ass off".
Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#4It sucks, but what's the solution? Because let's face it, the primary purpose of "being rich" is to provide for one's family, at least from my point of view. If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. What's the point of being "wealthy" if it's not to help your kids have a better life than your own? I don't want to sound insensitive. All these studies about kids born in poverty an…
> If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. > What's the point of being "wealthy" if [...] You confuse "being wealthy" with "working one's ass off".
Since that isn't even close to what the OP said it's pretty clear you're dedicated to the narrative of the evil rich. Keep plugging! It'll stick soon
Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#5It sucks, but what's the solution? Because let's face it, the primary purpose of "being rich" is to provide for one's family, at least from my point of view. If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. What's the point of being "wealthy" if it's not to help your kids have a better life than your own? I don't want to sound insensitive. All these studies about kids born in poverty an…
> If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. > What's the point of being "wealthy" if [...] You confuse "being wealthy" with "working one's ass off".
Maybe. I didn't see any figure in the article to define what "rich" means in this context. Different persons have different definitions. I don't think I'm technically part of the 1%, but I do make very good money, I just work hard for it and wasn't born with it.
Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#6It sucks, but what's the solution? Because let's face it, the primary purpose of "being rich" is to provide for one's family, at least from my point of view. If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. What's the point of being "wealthy" if it's not to help your kids have a better life than your own? I don't want to sound insensitive. All these studies about kids born in poverty an…
> If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. > What's the point of being "wealthy" if [...] You confuse "being wealthy" with "working one's ass off".
He works his ass off to be wealthy. He didn't suggest that is the only way to be wealthy.
Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#7It sucks, but what's the solution? Because let's face it, the primary purpose of "being rich" is to provide for one's family, at least from my point of view. If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. What's the point of being "wealthy" if it's not to help your kids have a better life than your own? I don't want to sound insensitive. All these studies about kids born in poverty an…
Fix the fucking educational system and stop wasting people's time.
Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#8https://img.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/files/2014/10/...
Hmmm but it doesn't look so bad when you consider that 67% of poor college grads are at least 50-percentile in wealth, vs 49% of rich high school dropouts.
I'm sure is even better when you compare poor high school dropouts vs. poor college graduates, which is why a college degree may still be worth the money and the best pathway out of poverty, especially if you major in a high ROI field like STEM.
Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#9It sucks, but what's the solution? Because let's face it, the primary purpose of "being rich" is to provide for one's family, at least from my point of view. If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. What's the point of being "wealthy" if it's not to help your kids have a better life than your own? I don't want to sound insensitive. All these studies about kids born in poverty an…
Fix the fucking educational system and stop wasting people's time.
As a jumping off point, undo the damage Ronald Reagan did to it.
Re: Poor kids who do things right don't do better than rich kids who do things wrong
#10It sucks, but what's the solution? Because let's face it, the primary purpose of "being rich" is to provide for one's family, at least from my point of view. If I work my ass off it's to make sure I can help my kids do better than I did. What's the point of being "wealthy" if it's not to help your kids have a better life than your own? I don't want to sound insensitive. All these studies about kids born in poverty an…
Fix the fucking educational system and stop wasting people's time.
How would you do that?