American Dream

In this article it talks about how the pass hardship of America, and how they dream to have a comfortable lifestyle back then. A house with a nice lawn, a job and car is what they wanted, but for us we wanted more. We take things for granted now a days and its the same the what the article Rethinking The American Dream said, how we dont see what we truly have. Even though you have everything you can have, why does the average american want more than just a house, car, and job? I think that now a days anything is achievable, and if you know the right person you can get that connect to get you far. As well as education since that is so open. The American Dream auther Jon Meacham says that the dream is some what lost, and that it was up to us to restore it? But does the modern day American want to restore that dream or is it to simple now a days.

Rethinking The American Dream

This article showed how our generation has changed from the past generations, because The American Dream keeps changing. Not everyone wants the same thing, it might be similar, but the dream isnt the same for everyone. The older generation wanted equality and racism to go away, our generation wants the money, fancy cars, a large mansion, and fame. Even though our generation is more out there with wanting to rank in a higher class, its because our parents grandparents went through a time when money was an issue the recession that we had a few years back made the kids now see that if you have the money you'll be fine. We became more materialistic instead of being simple, we want more in life than just a nice a house. Every one in the media now a days wants to wear the newest trend, but not just physical appearance, we also want to know the newest word/slang to use around friends. American dream in the generation is who can be the highest baller infront of their friends, rather than being successful in a law firm.

Me Me Me Generation

Now a days it is easy to forget that we live in a world where everything changes every minute. So many different news, trends, and just over all changes that kids now a days have to adapt to. New technology that makes it easy for us to get connected, so we get disconnected from the real world. And focus more on how other people feel. Older generation sees that the new generation isnt up to do anything by themselves, but more so handed to them. That is true though, we get everything handed to us. I am part of this Me Me generation, and although some things said on the article was true. It doesnt make me feel lazy, but more thankful that I can go to school without having to worry about how I will be able to pay for my education. This article in some ways was informative because it talked about our generation and how it lacks work. But I feel like it was the old generations fault for giving us an easier future, that made us feel like we can take it easy on life, and not try as hard like education. Because it will always be an option.

Trillion Dollar Debt

The cost of college today is very horrifying. It's getting more expensive faster than one can earn money for tuition. This is the main reason why I did not go straight to a four-year college. The cost dissuade me.  I was aware of the statistics mentioned in the article. I did not want to become one of those who graduate buried in large amount of debt. To make things worse, it may take a while to find a sustainable job that will pay off the debt. Yes, there are grants and scholarships. But, are those enough? Full scholarships are very competitive and hard to come-by. Sometimes I ask, is it worth it? Coming from a creative field, it doesn't seem like it. One may argue otherwise. If one wants to practice medicine, law, or any profession where someone's life is at stake, education is a must.

I noticed that most of the college students who spoke in this article seemed to lacked information about the cost of higher education. Or, were they deceived by the colleges promising an "affordable education?" For-profit schools are great advertising their institutions. You see and hear it everywhere. " Whichever the case may be, debt is avoidable if one plays his cards right.

Who is to blame? The incompetent government? The colleges who raise their tuition annually? The unpredictable economy? 

American Dream(The Me Me Me Generation)

    Nowadays, it is clear that the younger generation has been hit hard by fallout from the bad economic. Almost every day new report reminds us how high the unemployment rate is among 18 to 29 year olds and raises questions of whether today’s younger generation will be emotionally as well as financially scarred for life

    From the cover of this article, we can see a young woman sprawled on the floor, taking a picture of herself with her smart phone, next to the headline “The Me Me Me Generation.” It seems that this article explains that young people may be well-equipped to deal with the fast-changing world they’re growing up in. But whatever makes headlines, more and more often I come across an inspired idea a young person has had in response to a problem our older generation dumped in their laps. I admit the changes are all around us in the world. And we do not need to follow the traditional rules. We have to change ourselves to fit this developing society. 

What is it 20 something about?

    This article by Robin Marantz Henig is basically about how young people are taking longer to go into adult life. In the 1960's and 1970's people would've been done with school, moved out with a stable job and would've got married and had children in their twenties. This is all according to what sociologists call the traditional milestones. Today all the milestones are completed when  a person is in their thirties or forties or the milestones are completed in different orders for example many people nowadays have kids before they get married.

    I admit the point of this article and knew what is about 20s. But sometimes I think why we have to rush to get married or have kid. Why we have to reach those traditional milestones before 30s? I am feeling that  in the 20s we should Travel, create, meet new people, visit old friends, take chances, re-evaluate where you are and where you want to go. After we know what actually we need, we could move forward to reach those milestones that we need.

American Dream and How It Is Different Now

Although the American Dream is very different now then what it used to be, it is possible to obtain. "Keeping the Dream Alive" by Jon Meacham, tells us that we should unite and share our dreams with one another. We can't really do everything on our own and sometimes we might need a little help down the road. As Americans, the actions we take today will impact the future generations to come. I personally feel the need to be able to set a good example for my future children. If they saw that dad was able to achieve his American Dream, then they will feel motivated that they too could do it. 

"Rethinking the American Dream" by David Kamp helped me to realize that yes, the American Dream is beautiful once uptained but that the true beauty comes within the journey. Everything that happens are all so humbling and one really learns a lot. "The American Dream should entail a first-rate education for every child, but not an education that leaves no extra time for the actual enjoyment of childhood" (Kamp). That was a big revelation for me! Work hard but take time to enjoy the beauty of the process because that process is only going to happen once. Sit back, relax, and reminisce on everything that has been gone through.