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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow this post makes it seem like everyone can go from rags to riches.

I grew up LMC/MC and am still... MC I don’t see how I can ever get any higher and looking back I see where the mistakes were made and cannot believe I was not pushed in a certain direction. My parents did not think to “aim higher” if that makes sense. They came from nothing, so MC was a big step up. But I still don’t understand how i went out in the world, not understanding my options/having resources. Not making the same mistake with my kids. Even if I don’t have the connections or money, I’ll help them understand what’s out there, give them guidance on questions they may not have thought of yet.
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I think the media portrays the US as a place with so many roadblocks, and yes, that maybe true for some people. But, IF an average person graduates high school, can keep a job, work hard and don't have kids too early, mobility from low income to middle or higher is not impossible. Negative feelings can really keep a person from even trying and having the right mentality will help you push through the hard times. It sounds as though you have learned from your past and will be ready to better set-up your own kids to help them do better. [/quote]

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