Nepotism and the works

Many sayings speak about connections and money. A person can get far if they have money and the resources. When someone has both combined, they can get away with more than an average person could.

“You think you do not see Nepotism going on much, but it is pretty much everywhere,” said Deerfield Beach High School sophomore Sarah Parrish. “It is not an issue until it becomes one. If your boss came into work one day and told you their child will be working under the same company, you would probably walk on eggshells around them so you do not get a bad impression and get fired.”

Nepotism stems from late in history. The word comes from the Italian word nepotismo. Late in the 17th century, people, more commonly those of the higher Catholic church, would appoint their nephews to high positions, regardless of other, likely more qualifying candidates. This likely is not the first origin of Nepo babies. Knowing people with power and wealth brings many advantages and even unfairness to other people. When technology was developed and shows, movies, and plays began to rise in popularity, so did celebrities and Nepo babies.

“Pretty much everyone wants to be born a Nepo baby. Rich, famous, and barely any worries. The only issue is how much of an effect that would have on society. Rich people love flaunting their money and people will bend over backwards just to even be recognized by those people. So, if a rich person comes asking for a favor, or more specifically, something for their child or relative, you would be more likely to give it to them in the hopes you get rewarded big time,” said DBHS senior Laura Dumas.

Nepo babies gain fame, success, opportunities, or even money just by being born into a specific family. Nepo babies consist of children of actors, models, artists, producers, etc. By being born into a famous name, the child gains that popularity. Most of the time, that child has a straightforward and high chance of becoming famous, wealthy, and popular all over again. It becomes an issue when these people block the road for other people to reach their accomplishments by taking job offers that they might not even be qualified for, keeping people from getting out there, and sometimes getting a job.

“There has always been a difference between the rich and the poor; they will always have a higher chance at anything than the poor. When you are poor or middle class, you work extremely hard to get even an inch of where rich people are. Offspring of rich people do not need to do that since they are born with a silver spoon and barely gotta work,” said DBHS junior Auriel Neal. “It is not fair in the slightest, some people work hard for everything, and then others get everything handed to them with no problem.”

Hard work pays off, people are taught that at a young age. It gets hard for some people to watch others do not even half the work they did, and get more than double the reward. It can create a negative feeling in society and make people lose hope as it makes them feel like they

Written by Jennifer Landaverde | Graphic Designed by Jennifer Landaverde

Published November 7, 2024 | ePathfinder | Perspectives