But it’s not that simple. After all, many heirs to great fortunes have grown up in such environments and turned out to be diligent, responsible, industrious, and caring individuals. While a person’s upbringing plays a big role in the development of his or her thinking and behavior, over-privilege can be exacerbated when strong systems aren’t in place to curb it, and also by personality. Immediate issues need to be addressed—especially if they present dangers to the child or others. For example, if the child was arrested, lawyers are required to arrange for bail or some other speedy solution. A public relations expert might even be called for. If there’s a way to alleviate damages, it should be evaluated and implemented quickly.
