Difference of Upbringing of Children by Rich and Poor Families
Over the past few decades, along with growing interest in child education,people's attention to the family environment where a child is brought up has also significantly increased. Some people have begun to feel that achild who has grown up in a poor family tend to be better prepared todeal with problems. In my opinion, however, family environment alonedoes not much influence a child's ability to solve problems.A child who was born into a poor family would have had more situationswhere they had to solve a problem or make a decision on their own. Thisis because in most unfortunate families, both parents are usually workingand children are put into situations where they have to take care of themselves. By contrast, due to their wealth, rich children can experienceand learn things that unfortunate children cannot. For example, theyusually go to the best schools and receive a higher education there,which prepares them better for solving problems in their life.However, few would disagree with the fact that each individual isdifferent. That is, problem solving skills come more from life experience. That is, the more a person experiences in life, the more they can usethese experiences to adjust, to adapt and to solve problems theyencounter. Personality also can be a factor in dealing with problems. Aperson who is optimistic, outgoing, confident and open-minded can lookat and solve problems more effectively.As discussed above, nature and nurture have an equal influence on achild's ability to face challenges. Parents should spare no effort to figureout how they can help their children to be independent. I hope that in thefuture the next generation will grow up as mature citizens.