Do you think poor children have the same opportunities as rich children?
Question by amh: Do you think poor children have the same opportunities as rich children?
Does a child of a poor family who has to work through high school and college have as easy of a time getting into law school or medical school as the child from a rich/middle-class family? Is it fair to judge a poor child against a rich/middle-class child without taking into consideration the environment the children were raised in and the opportunities they were allotted?
Best answer:
Answer by arcanum70
They may not have as easy a time, but, they do have the opportunity.
Growing up rich, middle class or poor is not an excuse. There are many that have come from each group that have made successful careers and lives, and there are many who are in prisons.
We are responsible for the choices we make in life.
*EDIT* you have to love it, liberals thumbing down because people believe in taking responsibility for their own lives and choices, and that if you do apply yourself you have a chance at success.
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about 3 months ago
Rich kids might not have to worry about how to pay for college but other than that, most of the opportunities are the same. I did not have any special things to help me. No help from my family because they couldn’t. My HS was in a poor district and there were no special programs, not even AP.
I made it into a good college, went to law school at a good private uni and then got into a premier engineering school. I had to work and get scholarships, grants, and loans. I didn’t have the highest grades ever because I had to work so much but it didn’t affect my chances of getting in or in getting a job.
about 3 months ago
There are always exceptions to the rule….but, no, they cannot be compared overall. The poorest children in our country are children in rural southern and Appalachian areas, as well as native american children. We also have 3 million children in foster care in the US. Most of these children will never make it to college…as their parents/guardians cannot afford for them to attend. While there are student loans, the likelihood of the parent having the credit rating to be accepted for that amount of money is rare. Further, it is far easier for ‘rich’ children to have contacts through their parents and their parents’ friends….opening up a wealth of opportunities for them based on their name and upbringing. Again, it isn’t impossible, but unlikely that an impoverished child will have the same ability to be the success that someone who is already born into success has.
about 3 months ago
What does this have to do with government exactly? Sorry, I just don’t see a question in there about government unless you actually mention legislation or taxation or something.
So now it’s the governments job to “allot oppurtunities”?
about 3 months ago
Absolutely not. I grew up in a family that was lucky enough to have a bit of money, so they were able to afford a laptop for me, many books, personal tutor, etc. Can’t say the same for a poor person. There’s need-based scholarships, sure, but that’s for when you’re not a child anymore.
about 3 months ago
They mot have the same perks as rich kids, such as private schools or tutors, but I didn’t have them either and turned out just fine. I believe that everyone has the same opportunities. There is no substitute for hard work. Some people are also smarter than others and that has nothing to do with money. Money can’t cure stupid.
about 3 months ago
Hahaha, glad to see the bootstraps are already being screamed about.
A poor kid has less chances. Why? Because that is the system the rich have set up and want to keep it that way.
Property taxes are used to determine the funding a school gets. Poor people get less money for their schools. You have schools in inner cities that haven’t had new books in over a decade while rich schools have two sets of books for each student (one to keep at home).
Then you have the fact that private colleges are insanely expensive. Harvard is beyond ridiculous as are most other schools like this. The name of a college is still being used by companies on whether or not to hire a person, so the whole “They can go to state schools” is a crap argument.
Add in the fact that several families are hindered by poor health by not having insurance and you can see just a few of the many obstacles the poor have to overcome.
Add in an overwhelming psychological warfare against the kid and the hopelessness they must feel and…yeah…you get where I’m going.
Being rich is much easier than being poor.
about 3 months ago
I think YES
becuase if the student no matter what he is ( rich or poor ) if he/she want to get into a good Universtiy he/she will study so hard to get accepted
i even think that poor people are more likly to get into better college than rich people
about 3 months ago
No. Not numerically, nor in the Practical Sense. Consider THIS; “B” Average Rich kid, going to a wealthier School -with no particular Skills- goes to a 4 Year College, on the strength of His Parents Money & contacts. He doesn’t have to Work while in College- his ONLY “requirement” is- that He passes & Graduates in due time (or his Embarrassed Parents will KILL Him!). THEN you have the “B” Average Poor kid, coming from a poorer Public School, being Advised by his Guidance Counselor- to try to get into the Local Community College- MAYBE with the help of a few $ 100. Scholarship, a Student Loan, and a 20 hour a week (minimum wage) job on Campus…. Assuming Both of these kids are equally “motivated”, which do YOU think is gonna “amount to anything” once they Graduate- thanks to their “opportunities ??! !
about 3 months ago
Same opportunity…no.
Rich and middle class kids generally have parents who are more well educated and can help them along the way a litle better. The school that poor kids go to do not allow them to get a decent education. Good teachers generally do not teach in poor schools.
Now when they actually get to college the poor kid will probably have an advatage over the middle class kid if they equally educated because the poor kid will have more access to grants and scholorships. The rich kid will have the benefit of not really needing financial help and also their parents will have more connections.
about 3 months ago
Rich children have it easier, but anyone can get ahead. We should judge everyone equally instead of creating class warfare based on the success of one’s parents. I get pretty tired of liberals crying victim to support welfare programs. America is for doers of all incomes and everyone has gifts to offer…
about 3 months ago
Sure.
Why not?
Look in the real world.
Decode this lyrics “Knowing me knowing you”
Whether they are rich or poor.
When they are from the same school.
Both were at loss with the fishing line, hooks and sinkers.
That makes them no difference either.
They were no better either.
What the rich has is extra income from their parents not from their own pockets.
They too cannot survive without help from their parents if they were on their own in time.
Luke 8.5-8,10-17
What do you think?