Poor Rich Kids (Don't Mess with the Mommas)

How can rich kids be poor? We answer that question, using experiences from a well-being counselor of a university where a large percentage of students are from the top 1% wealthy families. They experience drug and alcohol addiction and body dysmorphia to deal with the high level of stress put upon by their parents and society. Many are not allowed to fail and are told what career path they will pursue. These experiences are not the exclusivity of wealthy families. Parents who have not made it out of poverty may put undue stress on their children to succeed where they did not, causing our youth in general to lack training in resilience, as they struggle to establish a sense of identity and self-worth.