I liked it but what does this movie's success say about us?

Rating: 8/10 (9 February 2010)

This is a bittersweet story for me because I initially enjoyed it. But, afterward I started wondering why. What is this story truly about? What is so special about this man? Have we come to where not abandoning your child makes you a good parent? This man lets his child sleep in toilets so that he can realize his "dreams". Would we encourage that behavior from our family members and friends? What if your brother said "Me and Junior are gonna kick it on the streets while I attend acting school?".
Don't get me wrong, watching this guy work hard and succeed was great. But, putting your child's welfare second is shameful. Sorry Cuz but you signed on to being a Dad. Go get a steady income and drive a Ford Fairmont and take care of your children. Don't have a kid and then think "hmmm how can I support them?". And then, base your career choice on the career of the driver of a cool car! Boy, I sure hope our kid's guidance counselors are using that method."Hmmmm, let's see you like science but you want a pickup truck.....do you know how to pump gas?" And to all of you future commission-based employees, Step 1) Start a family. Step 2) Figure out how to feed them.
It is great that in our society people can shoot for the stars but is this really the story of a good person getting what they deserve? No, this is about a superficial person whose materialism paid off. Bravo?