Modern American Dream

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In the modern world it is incredibly hard to synchronize our life styles with those of the social norm. This ideal state of living unabridged to any woe or harm is almost as fictional as it is perfect. For some people, the perfect way of life is outlined in the country in which they are born. Juxtaposed to perfect world order is patriotism. Increasingly, the newer generations in America are focused on being rich and famous. Is the new American dream? In our brief countries past the only thing that was needed to live a fulfilled life was the right to partake in civic duties and a piece of property to call your own. No longer is this the case in contemporary America.
When did change, and how did it divide the youth of such a great country from the traditional backbone on which America was founded? There comes a point when such questions need to be answered in order to fully understand the
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Whether it be an easy to reach goal, or a much more personal aspiration; everyone needed something to reach. Many only wanted to be a part of the perfect traditional family – others pursued interests in working hard towards a successful career. To be without a goal in this time period, would be to live desperately. The sheer action of completing a goal gave enough adrenalin to drive Americans forward to completing more goals. This is the main reason why it was so important to Americans to have goals. Next, the paradigm is switched to focus on the present, and how innovation is more important to an American rather than traditional values. Innovation by definition is change. The status quo is inherently inadequate in terms of progress, and therefore; innovation is needed to grow as a nation. Any younger Americans, or upcoming generation will attest that change is in fact a good thing. No longer is the focus directed at what was, but instead, what will become. To survive in America this not only needs to be understood, but