Reflection+on+American+Success

Americans have grown up watching television shows, like the Brady Bunch, and have questioned whether or not they are like those iconic American families. There is a certain way American families should look like; there is a certain way American houses should look like; and there is a certain path that every American is suppose to take, and that apparently leads them to success. At the end of the road, the American dream should lead to a beautiful family, house, and job. This, however, has become quite **unrealistic for everyone**. As Obama said, though, these should not be “unrealistic ambitions”, as **everyone “should be able to achieve that __small__ measure of an American dream**.” Americans have a drive; they, like Will Smith, have a pursuit of happiness. Happiness, success, and the American dream is attainable, but in small quantities.

Index Home Page 1. American Lifestyle 2. American Success 3. American Inequality 4. American Consumerism