Part 1
Boys often realize their social status only upon entering high school. For poor students, this struggle breeds feelings of inferiority and servitude. This mindset hinders them from aspiring to top positions in their careers.
Some outstanding students remain optimistic due to their academic brilliance. However, they are aware that they may need to work longer to achieve the status that more privileged peers attain easily.
Part 2
Students with high-status parents also face struggles, though different. They are often pressured by strict educational environments. These students benefit from multiple options provided by their parents, which boosts their confidence.
In job interviews, an underprivileged but equally educated student might secure an entry or mid-level position, while a confident peer from a wealthy background is more likely to land a top-level job. If the affluent student doesn’t get the desired job, they can easily turn to business or opportunities abroad.
Part 3
Some students overcome their inferiority complexes temporarily but still harbor negativity. For instance, a general manager (GM) from a humble background may not demand certain benefits like a company car, unlike his predecessors who had personal expensive cars. His modest lifestyle might lead the company to offer him a lower salary.
Despite a low salary, he won’t abruptly resign due to financial obligations like loans for land or a flat. In contrast, wealthier individuals take such risks, often resigning to negotiate higher salaries.
The core issue is how to free our poor children from feelings of inferiority. Although it might be challenging in our social environment, we can explain to them how such thoughts harm them and how the wealthy never miss a chance to assert their value.
Consequences of Inferiority
Inferiority leads to negativity, hostility, arrogance, and more. Managers and directors who rise from lower ranks often disdain their juniors. They avoid long conversations with lower-ranking employees, unlike their foreign counterparts who interact freely with everyone.
Those who look down on others often grew up in trivial environments and were shunned themselves. To avoid this hostile environment, they hire subordinates in various sections to maintain their positions.
Pride in achievements can lead to arrogance, especially if one previously felt inferior. It is crucial to instill in students the belief that they can achieve much. Free them from parental and classroom bullying. Every individual serves a unique purpose and excels in their own way.
Associating with people of lower status does not make one inferior. Hard work does not diminish one’s worth. Empowering students with this knowledge can boost their confidence from an early age. A weak student might struggle academically but can excel in other qualities with the right confidence.