Working Smarter and Harder
Student Research Paper by Connor Piercey America is another name for opportunity ---Ralph Waldo Emerson “Every promise, every opportunity, is still golden in this land. And through that golden door our children can walk into tomorrow with the knowledge that no one can be denied the promise that is America” (Ronald Raegan). Many American young adults have an advantage in life just by being born in America - the land of prosperity. These youth start adulthood with financial help from parents and endless opportunities for a fulfilling career. However, a recent survey conducted by Pew Research Center revealed that only sixteen percent of Americans between the ages of 18-24 were financially independent, with only forty percent of adults in this age bracket being employed full time. What are the factors playing into these statistics? Is this slow start toward independence due to the fact that more highschool graduates are choosing to go to college, or is it because no one...
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