I forget how I stumbled on this old piece, but it is remarkable for the way it frames its question and how it answers the question.
http://jezebel.com/why-the-fuck-are-middle-class-parents-this-overwhelmed-1741080789 In doing so, the article - quite by accident -- models one of the biggest weaknesses of the current progressive movement. This requires further elaboration, but am traveling. Mostly wanted to make sure I save this.