These are very salient questions. Context cannot be ignored. I’ve experienced these toxic environments where good sleep and healthy food was almost impossible

These are very salient questions. Context cannot be ignored. I’ve experienced these toxic environments where good sleep and healthy food was almost impossible to obtain and it can be crippling. I got a full-ride to university, but could not take full advantage of because of a toxic domestic environment and impoverished family. I got to learn from smart professors and supportive friend which greatly improved my life because they helped me develop better learning and social skills. I’m using everything I learned to better my family and the immediate environment. Good education is a powerful force for betterment. It’s troubling that access to opportunities like the I had one was based on luck. Fortunately, educational opportunity has increased. Resources like Khan Academy and other MOOC platforms can help you get a top-notch education cheaply. Our society just need to make sure it’s accessible to those who need it most.