[newguy357]

Whenever I received a resume from a parent on behalf of his/her child, it immediately went into the circular file.

Seems like it would make more sense to choose what to do with the kid's resume based upon the performance of the parent. If it's a stellar employee hire the kid. If not so stellar.... Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[3niner]

Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

That's not true at all. Many children of wealthy, successful people have been coddled to the point when they are worth nothing at all. Children of bums often find the motivation to make a very different life for themselves.