Thank you for your life account and the suggestion! Smart dedicated parents play an unseen and underappreciated role in the success of their children.

My parents didn't know any of those - they were not in STEM professions. I think my questions exceeded their capability when I was quite young. That forced me to seek out resources and professionals. But they didn't let their modest earnings or lack of specialist knowledge prevent me from persistently pursuing interests. The lifestyle they provided me was a richly fertile ground for ideas and growth. I'm also extremely grateful to my parents.