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[quote=Anonymous]OP I know what you are saying, but you got lucky. Very lucky. I have a lot family that is relatively poor (by this areas standards I guess?) and it's a very hard cycle to break. Their kids are pretty much screwed unless somehow they get a big break and are very driven. 
The majority of the people they are growing up around are mixed up in drugs, teen pregnancy, parental neglect, abuse, etc etc. 
When your parents are worried about how to keep the heat on on how to pay the rent, they really can't focus on the extras-did the kids get any exercise today? Are they reading 20 min a day? Did they eat a healthy meal? How is their self-confidence? Have they been brushing their teeth twice a day? 
The extras that I try really hard to make sure are happening aren't even a blip on their radar but they are still important. 
I am raising my kids in a modest area with a great school and down to earth people around us. It makes a huge difference in what they are exposed to. 
The kids of our friends don't go on crazy vacations flying First class, they ask for donations to their faborite cause instead of birthday gifts, they go fishing with their parents, they have chores to do to buy their own toys, they do lessons and teams but not over scheduled, and they run around outside for hours on end.
My point is being poor in this country really sucks. Be careful what you wish for and try to instill good values in your kids and hope for the best. [/quote]

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