You’re not wrong, but I think the point is highlighting 1 extremely privileged little girl’s accomplishment without bothering to mention that entire populations within their own country accomplish the same thing with significantly less help.
Nothing against her at all. I’m all for people being smart and accomplished, regardless of class or circumstance. But given the general sentiment against immigrants in most parts of the world, this article is the fluffiest of fluff pieces when you think for a second about what it could have done to illustrate the similar accomplishments of far far less fortunate children.
Things that aren’t common among one’s peers tend to be noticeable. I don’t think it’s an issue of wealth vs poverty.
You’re not wrong, but I think the point is highlighting 1 extremely privileged little girl’s accomplishment without bothering to mention that entire populations within their own country accomplish the same thing with significantly less help.
Nothing against her at all. I’m all for people being smart and accomplished, regardless of class or circumstance. But given the general sentiment against immigrants in most parts of the world, this article is the fluffiest of fluff pieces when you think for a second about what it could have done to illustrate the similar accomplishments of far far less fortunate children.