Bailouts, Sellouts, and Economic Recession: What it Means for the Next Generation

At any point during the day anyone can turn on any mass media outlet and hear about the economic uncertainly gripping the U.S. and many nations around the world. Finger-pointing and politicking on issues is creating distractions for the American public, which are the individuals who face the toughest times in many decades. While politicians and their families ride off into the sunset with the bankers and brokers on speed dial, the next generation of Americans has a full plate of problems. From raising college tuition costs, to the uncertainty of finding a job, to the swelling of government spending and debt, how does this generation stand a chance to better themselves?

The issue of college education is one of the most important aspects for the next generation. The United States is lagging behind other nations' educational standards. The next generation needs to strive for educational supremacy, and not give in to the materialistic and ideological temptations today's society represents. With speculation of a bachelor's degree being of less importance, the next generation does not need to fall into the propaganda set up by the mainstream media. The other side of the story of what you can do with a college degree is not being told. The members of the next generation have to do whatever it takes to better themselves, whether it is working as a server at a local restaurant or folding clothes at a national retailer until the job market stabilizes or gain entrepreneurial spirit until the economy turns around and better society. However, why does the next generation have to suffer with stress of student loans, lesser scholarship amounts, and raising tuition costs? The next generation of Americans need to stand up.

Besides college, leadership is another key to transforming America into the greater nation it was for the next generation of Americans. Standing up and speaking out against irresponsible actions of government officials will get the next generation back into the driver's seat. Some one with power, bail out Joe Student who is struggling with $150,000 in student loans, or Jane Student who is brilliant but her socioeconomic status prevents college enrollment. Leadership can come in many different forms whether it is a young, leading doctor reinventing how healthcare works, or a junior architect setting up guidelines for smarter growth and construction principles. Through speaking up and out, the next generation can overcome all of the bailouts, and sellouts occurring on a daily basis.

In conclusion, the next generation has to take action plan and simple. Through education and leadership the next generation has the power. No one is going to bail us out, we have to do it ourselves. Getting involved in what is going on right now is key. Without action today, nothing is going to get done tomorrow