The Son Also Rises

So many youngsters with famous names clogging up our culture, it’s often hard to know where fame ends and fortune begins. What does the future hold for nepotism?

Some people believe that it’s natural for children to want to follow in their parents’ footsteps when it comes to choosing a profession. Many people would say that it’s normal for parents to put in a good word with their colleagues to give them a bit of an advantage. But am I wrong to be dismayed to see so many youngsters with famous names clogging up our culture — youngsters who, were their parents not in the entertainment racket, might instead be doing something more useful with their lives?

The Son Also Rises
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