Effort Quote by Charles Murray
“The new upper class devotes incredible amounts of effort to raising their kids but that also includes incredible amounts of effort in getting their kids into the right preschool in some elite communities which I think is going a little bit too far.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Coming Apart: The State of White America, 2012
Parents in affluent areas invest heavily in early education, often obsessively, which may be excessive.
In simple terms: Rich families over‑focus on preschool placement.
Key Takeaway
Balance effort between early education and broader child development.
Themes
parenting
education
social class
elitism
Mood
anxious
critical
Type
social commentary
observational
When to use this quote
- college admissions prep
- elite neighborhood moves
- family budgeting
- school choice decisions
Key Concepts
social stratification
parental pressure
early childhood development
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the preschool race worth the cost?
- How does this pressure affect family dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Excessive focus can create stress and reduce time for unstructured play.
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