Gracie, I believe what makes the difference is a parent with a work ethic and who values education. I came from a two parent household and was told "women don't need to go to college". Luckily, I didn't listen to that and because I did well in school many of my friends were from families that felt their female child would of course go to college. I was a single parent from when my son was less than 2. He's now a senior in college. Ask him, and he will tell you that the value of an education, working hard, and saving were things drummed into him from day one. If you are unfortunate to be born into a situation where all you are exposed to is the acceptance of government handouts, where is the guidance to do anything else?
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