At a glance this causes Holden to be depicted in a relatively stereotypical fashion, being written in as yet another condescending rich kid. His parents have the money to put him through 3 different private schools after flunking out of the one beforehand, so he most absolutely has a large amount of wealth in his family. As a matter of fact, Holden clearly asserts he looks down upon those without wealth. But the true justification becomes something much more harmful than mere ignorance. Holden’s hyper-awareness to status and wealth, which continues to be seen throughout every page in the novel, results in overall resentment of adults and entrenchment in his idolization of children. He does so because he feels wealth is what makes society’s adults corrupt. Therefore, Holden’s ideal society would continue the lack of self-obtained status in favor of remaining a child for his entire life, even after growing old. Holden yet again distances himself from reality, which inherently harms himself and those around