> 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

> 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.