yourself and family. On the other hand, in today’s society the message is that survival belongs only to the greedy. Also many young kids have the notion that in order to ’live the good life’ you must be wealthy of material possessions. Younger kids have to deal a lot more with the pressures associated with wealth. For example, when kids turn 16 the first material possession that they want is a car. In today’s society the BMW’s, Mercedes-Benz’s, and all of the other luxury cars that are impressed upon us through commercials and advertisements surround us with the thought that material items equal success. Young kids see that as a sign of happiness and wealth, so in their mind driving a luxury car will bring you happiness.There are many symbols of the rich. For example, we see designer clothing, fancy cars, and large homes, as a sign of wealth. Many people in today’s society feel that you need to acquire items such as these to live a fulfilled and successful life. If people can attain such items than they can see themselves as ‘rich’ or upper class.Thirty-six million poor in America are white, however when we think of poverty, it is still seen as a face of color. Hopefully, one day will come when the wealth of this nation will be redistributed, and we as the people will unite, standing for economic justice, and a world where we can all have enough to live full and happy. ...
