The "New" UChicago

JHS
Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:40:54 +0000

That’s an important insight, etondad. I do think, however, that there are plenty of doctors’ children who are obsessed with mega-wealth these days, too. Practically everyone I know has some kind of professional degree, and it’s a constant topic of conversation that some of our kids are mercenary to an extent that embarrasses their parents, few of whom pursued material success for its own sake. Also, I think many talented kids from low-income backgrounds can be helped a lot by learning that there are thousands of ways to succeed, not just three or four, and that they don’t have to mutilate themselves to fit into a particular box.