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The American Dream—achieving success through hard work and determination—remains alive, but opinions on its attainability differ. Based on the Archbridge Institute’s 2024 survey, 67% of Americans believe they have achieved or are on their way to achieving it, while 32% feel it is out of reach.
The principle “dream big, and you’ll succeed” has been handed down through multiple generations to motivate children towards fairy-tale endings and stellar goals. This modern-day belief system fails to capture life’s complexities and pushes people toward unrealistic targets, which result in preventable obstacles.
While following dreams sounds noble, it may not always be practical, especially if it ignores the challenges and nuances of modern life. This analysis presents 17 ways a balanced approach to aspirations could more effectively support modern children.
Read the full article at MSN.com.
Read the American Dream Snapshot here.
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