No offense, but "the idea that families with wealth offer easier paths in life for their children" - like isn't this obviously the case?
The amazing thing about America is that there are paths for those not as wealthy, but of course they are harder, as much as we might not want them to be... no?
> isn't this obviously the case?
It is, but people often act like it isn't and everybody has an equal chance. Therefore it is necessary to frequently restate the obvious.