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Originally Posted by SOPi_Jawbreaker
There's stories of people coming from poverty, working hard, getting into Harvard or Yale, and becoming a CEO or a lawyer or a doctor. However, I would be willing to bet cold hard cash that every one of them can point to at least one influential person in their lives...mother, father, uncle, aunt, grandparent, teacher, coach, pastor, mentor, etc.
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Absolutely - and I would also say that for every one success, there are a 100 (or more) unsuccessful people. Add to that list of influences a caring guidance counselor which many schools do not have.
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Expectations can be powerful things. It's hard to succeed if everyone in your life has low expectations for you and don't think you're going to amount to much.
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Co-sign 100%
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A good work ethic is essential for success, and I don't believe that people are just born with a good work ethic. It's something that's learned. If a child grows up with negligent, drug-addict parents, who's there to teach that child a good work ethic? Who's there to make sure the child stays focused on succeeding in school and is not tempted astray by the lure of easy money from stealing and drug-dealing? If a child grows up always being told he/she is stupid and worthless, how is that child going to succeed?
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Once again, you speak the truth. The Greeks out there who are making a difference in the lives of children and adults in this situation have taken on a wonderful and challenging task. This is why volunteer mentor programs are vital to changing the face of poverty.