Mary Costello : Those who succeed often see the power of their hard work . What is often left out is the role of parents in positioning children to achieve success . She says having supportive parents and a good education makes a huge difference . Costello : Neither parent attended college , but they managed to carve out a comfortable life for me , my brothers and sister . Higher college costs , tough job market make the odds tougher today .
Mary Costello : Those who succeed often see the power of their hard work . What is often left out is the role of parents in positioning children to achieve success . She says having supportive parents and a good education makes a huge difference . Costello : Higher college costs , tough job market make the odds tougher today .