You have to try and put yourself into their mindset. I am sure depression plays a tremendous role. Many of the people that live high in the mountains do not have access to many of the things that you comment on. They have no cars to even get to a job. Remember the woman who had to walk 8 miles each day (one direction)? I am sure many of those kids have no access to a lot of what you are mentioning. Did you hear one of them say that they can't even remember ever having a book in their home when they were growing up? Libraries and internet are not available when you are that rural. Some do not even have electricity. Yes, it is a cycle for sure but I find myself having more pity for these people than I do for the inner city poor. They have the same despair and depression and collect the same welfare, but are within walking distance of places where they can get help.