U.S.A., Land of Limitations by Nicholas Kristof

Kristof talks about how the class and success of a child is based on their parents' class and success. I think that this is mostly true. Some of the poor class of people struggles more to succeed because some of their parents probably didn't teach them how to. Most of their parents were focused on making money and putting food on the table for their kids and probably didn't spend a lot of time teaching their kids to read, write, or math. Children aren't always placed in the best situations when they are from poorer families. Not knowing how to be successful or anyone teaching you how to be successful leads to lost opportunities.

The upper-middle class and the rich tend to have more success. Some of these people have more success because parents can help their children learn or higher tutors to teach children. Children of these parents also have more opportunity and resources to get to where they want to go. Some children don't have to work a day in their life and are still able to be rich. Some of these children don't learn as many consequences though.

This really connected to me since I grew up in a private school with endless opportunities and connections. I have seen both sides of the spectrum, children who were brought up for success and those who weren't. My parents taught me that school was important and they did everything to help me succeed in school. My parents hired tutors, helped me study, and so much more. The other side was my dad's ex-wife's son, Nicky. Nicky didn't have the same opportunity as I did. His mom is a drug addict who never worked a day in her life. He doesn't know what it takes to be successful because no one ever taught him. Is it his fault? Not at all. Who are parents are truly determines who we become.