Rethinking American Dream

“The perennial conviction that those who work hard and play by the rules will be rewarded with a more comfortable present and a more comfortable present and a stronger future for their children”(1) In this quote, it basically sums up what American Dream is about. Unfortunately, nowadays many young people face difficulties in surpassing their parents’ accomplishments and building a better future. They are hinder by the current economy and American political system. Since the cost of living is higher than most people’s income, many people are struggling to survive in American. Hence, it causes many to sense that the American Dream that is slowly fading away. Some even disregard America to be “city upon the hill”.  However, is it really true that the American Dream is fading away?

 Everyone has a different perspective on the American Dream. Some value the happiness that American Dream rather than the material goods and vice versa. Therefore, even if they are struggling to cover the cost of living, they can still be happy about the fact they are with their families. Although the American Dream might not bring both happiness and wealth to a family, at least, it has bought one to them. So people should be happy. Do you know how many people in world are neither happy nor wealthy? Hence, be satisfied with what you have. If you are not, work hard to make a better change. Don’t blame the American Dream for not giving what you want.