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Originally Posted by Bonnevie
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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I think everyone needs a mentor. Very few people get very far without having someone looking out for their best interests. I don't know what modern companies are like, I have been out of the work force for sometime, but I know that during my professional life you needed someone to be there for you, to recognize your achievements and to see your potential in order to achieve.
I believe the same could and does apply to the unfortunate who are born into a welfare situation. If you have a teacher, a neighbor, a grandparent, an extended family to guide and help you along, I think you can achieve. It is much more difficult without a loving and caring parent, but it can be and has been done.
I remember seeing a program on TV about a school in Harlem (?) where the Head and his teachers reached out to the children and gave them the confidence and education to have a good future. We all need someone!