<p>When I read these threads, it becomes clear that our society has a real double standard when it comes to students and their family backgrounds. </p>
<p>If a child has grown up poor, faced various obstacles, perhaps had parents who made poor choices or had lousy luck etc., etc., we, of course, applaud and support the student’s efforts to move forward and try to “overcome” the course taken by their parents.</p>
<p>However, if a child has grown up “rich” (as measured by their parents income), society immediately assumes that they have had every advantage and therefore their future must be defined by their parent’s actions and assets. The assumption is that rich parents = good parenting, good choices and support. </p>
<p>So the “rich” child’s future is tied to the action and whim of their parents, but the “poor” students future is not.</p>
<p>Just an observation, not a solution.</p>