You may want to look at some of Robert Coles books and findings in which children that come from a poor socio-economic status often find hope and happiness in their lives and are much more adept at over-coming struggles than middle-class and above children who become bored and often have an entitled attitude towards life. Tribulations often build character and help children to become better problem solvers. The most successful athletes(read here Champions) 9/10 times are from poor socio-economic backgrounds...the NFL is littered with them.