There is often a perception in society that people from low-income families are more precocious and mature because they take on family responsibilities at an early age. In reality, however, this phenomenon of "early ownership" may simply be that they have mastered basic livelihood skills earlier, which is rather shallow compared to true maturity and insight into human nature.
When we talk about maturity, we usually mean that a person has a deep and comprehensive understanding of life, of society, of oneself, and of others, and is not limited to the acquisition of skills. This maturity is not only physical, but also psychological. It requires a person to be able to see the world rationally, understand and deal with complex interpersonal relationships, and master the art of interacting with people, rather than just staying at basic livelihood skills.
For people from low-income families, they may have grown up in an environment with limited resources and a difficult environment. In order to survive, they start working early and take on the responsibilities of the family. Although this experience allows them to experience the hardships of life early, it may also lead them to neglect their in-depth understanding of human nature and society in the process of growing up.
They may be so focused on hard work that they neglect the importance of interacting with people. They may think that if they work hard, they can earn the respect and approval of others. However, this is often not the case. In a complex society, hard work alone is not enough. One also needs to know how to interact with others, how to understand the needs of others, how to control one's emotions, and how to control human nature.
This neglect and contempt for relationships often becomes an obstacle in their growth. They may not be good at expressing themselves and thus miss out on many opportunities; Or they may trust others too much and easily reveal their hearts and secrets to others, thus being taken advantage of.
However, this does not mean that people from low-income families cannot break through this barrier. In fact, it is entirely possible for them to achieve true maturity and insight into human nature if they are willing to put in the effort.
First, they need to be aware of the importance of relationships. They need to understand that interacting with people is not just about survival, it's about the art of living. They need to learn how to build good relationships with people, how to understand the needs and feelings of others, and how to express their opinions and emotions.
Second, they need to learn to control their emotions. Emotional management is one of the important signs of maturity. They need to learn to remain calm and rational in the face of setbacks and difficulties instead of being swayed by emotions.
Finally, they need to keep learning and growing. They need to constantly reflect on their actions and thoughts and learn from them. They also need to actively seek feedback and advice from others in order to better adjust their behaviour and attitudes.
Although people from low-income families may show precocious maturity in some aspects, true maturity and insight into human nature require more effort and time. Only through continuous learning and practice can they truly achieve their own growth and transformation.