I take exception to “thinking they’re something they’re not” more than “trailer-trash.”
When you’re as young as Agnes or Trout, you don’t KNOW what you are, and there’s not a lot that’s REALLY out of reach yet (if it ever will be).
Dream big, whatever your circumstances. Humble origins, and societal/economic obstacles, can be overcome. Yeah, it’s a lot HARDER when you’re starting behind the pack, but your biggest limitations are going to be those you impose on yourself.
I certainly HOPE real-life children of “trailer trash” have lofty dreams and ideals - bless them all…
“Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?”
I have had time to cool down now, but it didn’t work! I live in a trailor and have all my adult life. I hold a job and raised a decent son. Watch your ivory tower Susan. If the children don’t have hopes and aspirations, then we might as well all give up!
runar over 14 years ago
“My childhood was a period of waiting for the moment when I could send everyone and everything connected with it to hell”
— Igor Stravinsky
1148559 over 14 years ago
Seconded FishStix. There is way too much bigotry in the world.
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
I take exception to “thinking they’re something they’re not” more than “trailer-trash.”
When you’re as young as Agnes or Trout, you don’t KNOW what you are, and there’s not a lot that’s REALLY out of reach yet (if it ever will be).
Dream big, whatever your circumstances. Humble origins, and societal/economic obstacles, can be overcome. Yeah, it’s a lot HARDER when you’re starting behind the pack, but your biggest limitations are going to be those you impose on yourself.
Whoops, there goes another rubber-tree plant!
Ushindi over 14 years ago
I certainly HOPE real-life children of “trailer trash” have lofty dreams and ideals - bless them all… “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?”
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
I know this is a politically loaded example, but Bill Clinton started out in surroundings little if any better than Agnes and Trout’s…
oldschool51 over 14 years ago
I have had time to cool down now, but it didn’t work! I live in a trailor and have all my adult life. I hold a job and raised a decent son. Watch your ivory tower Susan. If the children don’t have hopes and aspirations, then we might as well all give up!