I don't disagree that culture is a real problem (and not just in rural Southern towns), but since I also grew up in a rural Southern town I think the lack of interest in education, the general focus on getting enough money to pay the rent and buy a case or two of beer for the weekend, and wealth displayed through big trucks and jet skis is a much deeper problem then "I'm top in my class, but aw shucks I need to stay home and love me some Jesus so I can find me a nice boy and take care of Mamma"... that does happen, and sometimes its not for the best, but it's not nearly as common as "I got a job in the factory after high school and check out this kick ass Mustang I got".