The validity of the view that young individuals raised in financially disadvantaged circumstances are more inclined to find successful resolution of troubles in maturity is a discussed issue. Underestimation of the adaptive abilities of children from affluent families is a worrying trend. I believe young growing up in needy conditions may not be always the best prepared for facing challenges considering their distrust of people leading to the omission of possible prospects, also rich children benefit from an authoritative example of success around them. However, some suppose that indigent kids are capable of coming up with creative solutions and possess a higher level of emotional intelligence.
On the one hand, it is often argued that children from impoverished households exhibit a heightened gumption when tackling intricate life challenges. Firstly, the constant need to seek unconventional solutions has cultivated in them a persistent ability to create inventive ways out of complex situations in adulthood. For instance, the scientist M. Faraday, renowned for his discovery of electromagnetic induction, was born into a poor blacksmith’s family. Constrained by a lack of resources to acquire a proper education had he not developed his aspiration and creativity, he might not have preserved to settle in a reputable laboratory under the guidance of a famous physicist. Secondly, owing to often confronting emotional challenges and stress, kids from indigent families develop the ability of emotional resilience. For example, Harry Potter, a character and protagonist in a well-known book by J.K. Rowling, escaped from the humble background of the Dursley family and developed a remarkable level of emotional intelligence while facing numerous losses and betrayals.
On the other hand, some people, including me, believe that children from poor families are not always the most successful in solving adult life issues. Foremost, lacking confidence in others’ adequacy, they perceive the environment in the world as dysfunctional and potentially dangerous. To illustrate, despite her immense success in the music industry, Rihanna’s upbringing in a low-income family contributed to a reserved personality and a penchant of privacy. Moreover, the advantages afforded to children from wealthy families should not be overlooked as they grow up alongside influential personalities and strive to follow suit. To give a clear example, Frank Algernon Cowperwood from The Financier by Theodore Dreiser having been surrounded by a financial milieu from a young age because of his father’s occupation cultivated a personality suitable for such an environment and triumphed in his business.