Preschools

     With all of the talk about wealth and income, what stuck with me the most was how from the moment children are born, their wealthy parents are consumed with the actions necessary to make sure their children maintain their place in the social class they were born into. These parents make it a necessity for their children to get into the best preschool, then the best private education from kindergarten through high school, and ultimately get into the best college. This will help insure that these children have a proper education and make amazing amounts of money. I feel bad for these kids because their parents don't want all of this only for their children, but also to maintain their family image. These parents would be so embarrassed if their children didn't get into the best preschool and their friend's children did. I have seen on TV, sitcoms poking fun at this idea of parents striving for their children having prestigious education, but I have also seen shows where people are completely serious about this process. The fact that these parents put their families on reality shows such as The Real Housewives of New York City, makes me think that the main aspects of striving for the best education for their children is to maintain an image. It's one thing to want your kid to get a quality education, but it's a completely different thing when you broadcast your child's successes all over the country, just to make sure everyone knows you are the best. I feel so sad for these kids who don't get a chance to enjoy their childhood, but instead have to be put into competitive schooling since they turn two years old.