Parents man . Hard to teach kids how to adapt to society if you don’t have the tools . The cycle of abuse , the shame of speaking out . It’s not just abuse as well . It’s unfortunately proven that a lot of lower socioeconomic classes , where a lot of footy players come from , are less educated and lower IQ , neuro- developmental issues , so with the advancements in technology and offshoring of jobs , there’s less and less jobs at the lower end of the spectrum . So now you’re talking the cycle of never ending welfare , and scrounging for money , drugs etc .
It’s easy to sit and say “pull yourself up by the boot straps” but if you don’t know how … even little things like how to save money . Or it’s impolite to walk in front of someone . It’s not everyone obviously , but yea. I know from experience that it’s not until you’re much older , that you think “how do people know that ? Like was there a lesson on adulting, when I skipped school for the day ? “ and the answer is it’s not one lesson but a series of minor corrections parents and your bubble make around you , that shape your behaviour . And rarely is it a Brady bunch moment where dad sits you down and puts you straight .