“It takes a lot more work to start from poverty and end up middle class than having been born into middle class and maintained it.”
Very true.
Its so easy to make excuses and remain at your level than to push to excel. This young man had the extra problems of gangs, section 8 housing and downward peer pressure to overcome. That peer pressure seems to keep too many from succeeding.
I know nothing about the business college referenced in the article but I’m sure he will have ignorant required first year reading assignments and pressure from the “Studies” crowd to deal with.
You’re right on that as well.
If he seeks good guidance and works closely with tutors and guidance counselors, I think he will be a success.