When you think about social class, do you think about money, neighborhoods, vacations (or the lack of vacations), or even speech? These attributes are what the majority of people base their judgement on. Here are two videos that can give a sketch of some the attitudes people have about the class system in America.
The class system almost directly opposes the founding principles of America, so it’s often uncomfortable for members of classes to admit that they even exist. However, as illustrated by the videos above, classes and their accompanying attitudes are real.
What people often tend to disregard is how classes affect families. In Tammy’s situation, think of the remarks her son made about his unhappiness in family life because of his mother’s situation. In “Trouble in Paradise”, think of the comments made by the woman in regards to her fiance’s level of class, and what effect their relationship will have on future children.
It’s easy to see from those two examples that classes can damage families. But maybe that’s not always the case. Could you see how social classes could benefit families? In thinking about his question myself, I’ve thought about how a family could be strengthened when they endure the whiplash of social class change together. Let’s say a family goes from comfortable living to a humble trailer similar to Tammy’s due to a loss of income by one or both parents. If handled with correct principles in mind, any family could find that experience to be integral to their happiness. If relationships are allowed to be torn by anger of ruined reputations in society, any family could fall. So which is better, a trailer or a mansion? Does it really matter?
Both scenarios depend solely on a family’s choice of believing in society’s opinion, or believing in family bonds.
Both scenarios depend solely on a family’s choice of believing in society’s opinion, or believing in family bonds.
Which do you think is stronger?
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