Actually, no that's not how it works, unless we have different definitions of getting ahead. Sure it might work that way for some, but not most. I had a single parent who has about as much connections as Randal the Vandal. I graduated with full loan debt. I do wonderful at the moment and have supported many a friend through their hard times. I know plenty of people who have done well from nothing, and have done poorly in life after having a 'silver spoon'. It's more a product of (a) your value system instilled by your parents and (b) who you are lucky / unlucky enough to hang out with as friends. And that is how it works in reality, an even more basic idea.

Applaud you for being successful on your own (seriously) Im saying you put two identical people and one has the backing of parents/family connections and money... and they get further. If not further then faster to their goals. If they get to their goaks faster than its less time and money spent, which sniwballs more. Getting out of college with zero debt compared to in the hole is a massive difference. Or not having a car payment to work for is another huge burden off kids. The days of working for what you want is gone mostly these days. Most people are in debt and everything purchased on credit. People just pay for most their shit in payments. All my opinion though.

But of course some people will start ahead, who cares though? Some people start with birth defects, should we start crippling everyone to make it even? The point is, focus on the real issues, not collateral impacts.

True.. not worthy worrying over it. Lets compare it to IB Rift! Im the "i pay for everything myself" solo player You are the "ride the coattails of daddy" 6 man fire team Who wins !!! [spoiler]NOBODY BECAUSE IB RIFT SUCKS![/spoiler] [spoiler]im seriously joking around [/spoiler]

Agree, IB is the real villain here. It's caused a rift between the community!