... all gifted kids, high or low SES, deserve focused support.
I partially agree. But I would say that ALL kids (not just gifted kids) deserve support, affirmation, validation... leading to
internal locus of control.
I just wonder how many kids outside the privileged classes referenced on the Atlantic article are being reached.
As previously mentioned by several posters upthread, the experiences related in the OP's article (top 0.1-10% range of household incomes) do not describe life in mainstream America.
Through extensive taxpayer-funded public services and programs, as well as private foundations, endowments, charities, non-profit organizations, many hours of pro-bono work, and volunteerism... there is outreach providing a safety net to virtually all who wish to live the American Dream of upward socioeconomic mobility through their own hard work, dedication, perseverance, struggle, sacrifice, learning from setbacks/failures. And then lending a helping hand to others.
