Growing economic inequality in America has led to significant differences in how families raise their children. Wealthier families invest more time and money in their kids, leading to better outcomes. Meanwhile, lower-income families struggle to provide the same level of support, impacting their children's education and future opportunities. The middle class is caught in between, facing challenges in replicating elite strategies for child investment. These class-based differences now have a greater impact on children's success than racial differences. The changing family structures and resources available to different income groups are widening the gap in children's life chances.