And that's doing the children a disservice. We are a status oriented species and trying to pretend that the game doesn't exist is just raising them to be ill-eq

And that's doing the children a disservice. We are a status oriented species and trying to pretend that the game doesn't exist is just raising them to be ill-equipped for the reality they will inevitably face. The challenge you mention continues for one's entire life. There is a real tension between maintaining enough humility to learn and otherwise benefit from others while presenting as high enough status to get others to conform to your desires.