These are very salient questions.

Context cannot be ignored.

I’ve experienced these toxic environments where good sleep and healthy food was almost impossible to obtain and it can be crippling.

I got a full-ride to university, but could not take full advantage of because of a toxic domestic environment and impoverished family.

I got to learn from smart professors and supportive friend which greatly improved my life because they helped me develop better learning and social skills. I’m using everything I learned to better my family and the immediate environment.

Good education is a powerful force for betterment. It’s troubling that access to opportunities like the I had one was based on luck.

Fortunately, educational opportunity has increased. Resources like Khan Academy and other MOOC platforms can help you get a top-notch education cheaply. Our society just need to make sure it’s accessible to those who need it most.