I have seen kids from poor families make it. Many have been highly successful in life, even we should not measure it by pay-check. It usually boils down to alc

I have seen kids from poor families make it. Many have been highly successful in life, even we should not measure it by pay-check. It usually boils down to alcohol/drugs, idiotic credit card debts and/or living way beyond your actual capability to sustain that lifestyle, and having zero savings, and possibly having children way too young.