| I lived in a third world country and attended boarding school from ages 13-18, and I do sometimes ponder how my life might have turned out differently if I had stayed in the USA instead.
In my case, I would say that I developed more of a global perspective (which is good), but it took me much longer to figure out how to make a living (which I regret some).
As a parent, I see that so much is dependent on nature rather than nurture. Some individuals seem capable of overcoming almost any obstacle, such as your grandfather. Many more live their lives in less extraordinary ways, yet may still be content. |