As I read How to Raise a Hopeful Child, I couldn't help but think that the article was targeted towards people of a certain class status. From driving three hours to visit an art exhibition, to taking time off from work simply to spend time with a child, these are all activities that a middle class and upper class family can take on, but definitely not the lower or working class.
The article is simply saying that in order to have a hopeful child, you have to be able to give them the attention and time they need. This is not something everyone can do, this is certainly not something the lower class community can do. A lot of people in the lower class community have to work long hours in order to support their family, if this time were taken away so that they can help their children be hopeful, then they will not have a source of income. When there is no money coming into the family, then they will not be able to afford the basic needs a person should have.
The idea of raising a hopeful child is a beautiful one, but not everyone is able to spend quality time with their kids all the time. The assumption that simply everyone can do the same things to raise a positive child is a foolish one.
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