Re:The American Dream Is Alive in Finland
by IanDrake on Monday July 11, 2016 @04:33PM
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>> Obviously, that's not a pragmatic statement, as poor kids from the ghetto often have no appreciation of this and simply don't work towards great outcomes - but this is the reality.
>Ah, it's their fault.
That's not what he said. There are many reasons for this, mostly parenting and culture.
Re:The American Dream Is Alive in Finland
by uola on Monday July 11, 2016 @06:06PM
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Social mobility is by definition that your own future shouldn't be determined by your parents. So "parenting" is not really a valid excuse if you want social mobility.
>Ah, it's their fault.
That's not what he said. There are many reasons for this, mostly parenting and culture.