Aimless Deliberation

I have a couple of really good friends that are single but want to be in a strong, loving relationship.  Because I love them dearly, I want it for them as well.  It is very hard for me to understand why these, beautiful, intelligent, strong, family-oriented, and loving women are constantly being looked over.  While some of you would like to believe that it is because they are mean, condescending, or self-absorbed, I tend to disagree.  True- this may be biased but I have watched mean overlook them because they aren't America's Next Top Model (and NO, none of my friends are ugly).  I read this article a while ago about why black women can't find good men (link below) that made some good points.  The one thing that it didn't mention (at least that I remember) is that some men are intimidated or threatened by the success and drive of some women.  I have heard some men say, "I can't have a woman that makes more than me."  Really?  If companionship is about

So, I have been reading this article (link below) about how wealthy parents are starting to break away from old family traditions when it comes to raising their kids.  The issue being around a distorted view of the world and their place in it stemming from only being exposed to "the wealthy life style".  As stated in the title, the article goes into how some families are showing their kids the less desirable side of the world to keep things... let's just say balanced.  So, what are your thoughts?  How do you think it can help or destroy young developing minds?  Some wealthy parents didn't inherit worth, they earned, what's the possibility that they just want their children to feel the same gratification?  If that is the case, what's the potential impact of that on children? http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/topic/excellence_in_philanthropy/parenting_the_privileged