Three children grew up in a home where alcohol was overused, emotional stability was absent and the family was in a constant state of turmoil. One child became a heavy drug user and spent his final hours on a sidewalk among other addicts. One child married, became a teacher, had a family and built a traditional life well away from his origins. One child had multiple marriages, attained a PhD and became essential to many classified NASA projects.
Children born into affluence have judgments placed on them that, subtly or not so subtly, shape their views of themselves and the world around them. Both wealth creators and future inheritors often try to raise their children without directly addressing the privilege factor. It may seem logical at the time of parenting, but there is a flaw built into the avoidance approach.
