>The fact remains that everyone starts with nothing. The parent questions why some are able to flourish, while others continue with nothing indefinitely. This

>The fact remains that everyone starts with nothing. The parent questions why some are able to flourish, while others continue with nothing indefinitely. This is your entire statement. If you're wondering why some are able to flourish while others aren't, getting hung up on the technicalities of a pointless statement is a poor start. We know that people are born under various circumstances ranging from remarkably poor to exceptionally rich, and we know that's the best indicator of future wealth. Yes, they have to inherit the money at some point, but they grow up experiencing the benefits (and drawbacks) of that wealth - whether or not it's in their names.