Perfectionism

Every American wakes up in the morning with the belief that, that day they will better themselves. Whether that be at school, work or as a parent. Americans are more able to critisize their flaws than feel a sense of accomplishment. By setting themselves such high expectations they are making it inevitable to fail. An example of this is the idea of college. American children are brought up with the idea that without college they can not succeed in life. There is the hugh expectation of getting in to a good college so that you get a respectable job and therefore send your own children to a good college.