The American Dream

The American Dream is a blend of different goals, we Americans, have commonly understood.  Social and economic advancement, riches, home ownership and many more all contribute to this dream.  Many, if not all of them, effect my family.  I think it is the parents who try to make their kids try for the ultimate american dream,  whether or not they are aware of it.  The important thing is that, this american dream that our parents push for so hard for, is different for everyone.

Everyone has there main goal that they believe is the most important for attaining the american dream.  This important trait is hard work, in my family.  If you work hard for what you want and are a contributing member of society, you are, in my parents eyes, awesome.  Thats what they try to drill into their children.  Make an honest living and do not be a lazy bum who expects everything to be handed to them on a golden platter.


This is the blended side of my family and whats interesting is that my dad is all about hard work and found someone else who is as hardcore into hard work as him.  They are both workaholics and perfectionists.  "Take your time and do it right the first time," is a famous quote my father gives me.  He stresses me try my best, which I assume every parent does.  The American Dream pressures my parents to always work to the very best of their abilities, which he teaches me because thats what he was taught.