In lower income areas of the United States, having higher education is frowned upon due to people thinking you're trying to become "better" than them. Trying to achieve your full potential is shunned from an angry and negative environment. Ironically, getting that collegiate level learning will help younger generations get out of a struggle or cycle that they're born into.
Taking education for granted is such an american action. A topic in heated discussion, as of writing this, is NFL Quarterback, Colin Kapernick, taking a knee during the playing of the National Anthem. These examples wouldn't happen in a country fairly new to their own independence or starting up their education system. Education being view as an opportunity for a better future is a fear that's common in urban living quarters because it's an unknown resource. At the same time, how are curious students going to take the next step if they become hesitant because of their families?
This world can be as beautiful as we make it. Staying dark and negative isn't helping anyone, but just is numbing society of what's really going on. The generation of now is small minded and only here to 'feel good'. With a lifetime career in education, materialistic items will be more convenient; Consequently, that's when free will comes into play. What would you do?
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