What good is my parents' wealth and education and upbringing if I'm not contributing to the world?
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I grew up with no money. My kids will grow up with a lot of money and so it's really important to me, and it will always be a part of my parenting, to keep them conscientious and connected socially to other people.
The reality is, if you were fortunate to be born to rich parents, you have a better chance of succeeding in life. And that's wrong.
I have real good parents. I have two brothers, and we got good educations. My parents didn't have a whole lot of money, but they spent the money they had on private school for us, Catholic school.
Parents realize their wealth should be used for social good rather than children's good.
I led a comfortable life, went to good schools and was privileged in many ways, but my father worked hard. We never considered ourselves rich.
My parents grew up working class, but in that way that working class families do, they spent a fortune on education to better me.
The trimmings of wealth are not as important to me and my generation as they were to my parents' generation.
I went to school and made good grades and went to college. So I was afforded an opportunity through my parents' hard work that most people don't have.
My parents believed in education and economic security, and I thank them for it. Because I think that's part of what's made my life stable. It was instilled in me. You have to be able to pay your bills. You do not get into debt. And I never have been.
My parents were neither wealthy nor academic, but we lived comfortably and they were always extremely supportive of my academic efforts and aspirations, both at school and university.