I knew this girl prior to my moving to southern California in 2001. I didn't get to keep in touch with her in the last 7-8 years. She was raised with one of the most spoilage you could imagine. Her spoilage led to many problems - lack of ambition (since she always relied on her parents), losing friends (because of bad/spoiled attitude), and the list goes on and on.
Now that I'm back in the Bay Area, I've reconnected with her. She's now in her late 20's and I see a girl transformed! She's now helpful, courteous, and overall just mature - a complete one eighty.
Conclusion: We can change ourselves at anytime at any age. There is never no hope in people.
