Slumdog Millionaire

I finished watching Slumdog Millionaire for class.  It's such a sad reality for some people and it's awful to think that children as young as the protagonists could be left to their own devices and have to grow up as fast as these two did.  If students in our society could put themselves in the shoes of children like Jamal and Salim, they would surely be more grateful for what they have now.  Even before their mother was killed, these boys were independent.  Teenagers tend to rely heavily on their parents even after they become adults.  I think this is a contributing factor to students' sense of entitlement.  It's unfortunate.