Pros And Cons Of The American Dream

The American Dream is something that is defined differently by those who are asked about it. If you were to ask my parents what the American Dream meant to him without hesitation they would say opportunity. Opportunity for a better life. Growing up my parents always told me how lucky me and my brother were. Lucky to have free education and health care. My parents are from India, when traveling to India you see the fine difference between an easy going life in a place like America and a chaotic place like India. Living in America has its pros and cons. My parents packed up everything and moved to America so me and my brother could have a better life. Knowing this I struggle to come to terms with both my parents leaving everything they know and love for us. It's daunting in a way. Their hearts will always be in India, with their families. Knowing this me and my brother have even more reason to do something great with our life’s. My greatest struggle is the fear of not making something of myself, not giving my parents a reason to be proud of me. In this country, if you try hard enough you can be whatever you want to be; and though this shouldn't be a luxury in reality …show more content…
The fact that I have so many opportunities. Many foreigners come to America for these opportunities. They work nonstop and save their money for a better life. These people give up everything so one day there child can have the best education or even a comfortable life. Though These opportunities are not the ones i'm after, but the ones i've been born into. one day, somehow they will allow me to take care of my parents and do the things they never did for themselves. My parents have always done everything in their power to give my brother and I everything we want, even if we have to wait. My mom once told me the main goal of a parent is to always keep their kids happy, no matter