In Rome, after the Republic, during the Imperial stage, Emperors would commonly adopt promising young leaders to ensure the future of the Empire. They would spend time with the legion as well as be privately tutored (Romans had public schools. They were notoriously terrible).
I believe some rather wealthy families are very competitive and harsh with their children, driving them through competition to become something. At least with the children they believe are worth the trouble.
Contrast that with the nearly universal "crabs in a bucket" situation we have with poor children. If I have to give the nod to anyone, it would be the aristocrats. They at least try.
In Rome, after the Republic, during the Imperial stage, Emperors would commonly adopt promising young leaders to ensure the future of the Empire. They would spend time with the legion as well as be privately tutored (Romans had public schools. They were notoriously terrible).
I believe some rather wealthy families are very competitive and harsh with their children, driving them through competition to become something. At least with the children they believe are worth the trouble.
Contrast that with the nearly universal "crabs in a bucket" situation we have with poor children. If I have to give the nod to anyone, it would be the aristocrats. They at least try.
It is very hard to envisage a life or possibilities for your children that you have not seen yourself.