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It should come as no surprise that young people are better off having more caring, committed adults by their sides. Most adults had teachers, coaches, neighbors, and extended family that supported them as they fumbled their way through adolescence. It’s likely that the adults in their lives largely reflected their own racial identity and socio-economic status (not to mention political and religious affiliations). This can have the positive effect of reinforcing a set of values that were important to their families and deepen relationships with those most proximate to them. Conversely, this may have had a counterproductive effect by limiting their perspectives and exposure while also privileging those born with more access.