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Re:A 4-year-old can run errands alone and not just on realit... by floren on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @12:51PM (#31099753)
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.
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Re:A 4-year-old can run errands alone and not just on realit... by dionidium on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @04:45PM (#31102779)
These societal changes extend far beyond the cohort that will attend Ivy League schools.
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Re:A 4-year-old can run errands alone and not just on realit... by trophycase on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @06:55PM (#31104115)
I think the point was more about it being an arms race where nobody ends up better off but just has to work harder and is more stressed.
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Re:A 4-year-old can run errands alone and not just on realit... by monetus on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @08:26PM (#31104756)
And Stanford is the metaphorical dragon everyone is chasing.
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Re:A 4-year-old can run errands alone and not just on realit... by com2kid on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @08:57PM (#31104938)
> 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.

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