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Getting the kids into structured, college-application-fodder activities early enough, so that the kids can get into Stanford and get a job that pays enough so t
by floren 5y ago
Getting the kids into structured, college-application-fodder activities early enough, so that the kids can get into Stanford and get a job that pays enough so they can repeat the cycle of abuse, err, pattern of success with their kids.
- dionidium 5y agoThese societal changes extend far beyond the cohort that will attend Ivy League schools.
- trophycase 5y agoI think the point was more about it being an arms race where nobody ends up better off but just has to work harder and is more stressed.
- monetus 5y agoAnd Stanford is the metaphorical dragon everyone is chasing.
- com2kid 5y ago> Getting the kids into structured, college-application-fodder activities early enough, so that the kids can get into Stanford and get a job that pays enough so they can repeat the cycle of abuse, err, pattern of success with their kids. Those of us who grew up poor are eager to make sure our kids are on a path for success. Working hard at the rat race sucks, but it sucks a lot less than the alternative.