In my opinion, one of the many important changes that are affecting American society is that now more than ever, people in their twenties and even late twenties are waiting to move out of their parent’s homes. Some are even moving out and then returning home because it seems that the cost of living is much too high. This can cause a serious decline in the growth of society. Since people are waiting so long to leave the nest, these people are waiting that much longer to have families. So, it’s a chain reaction that ultimately affects society. A depressing thought is that Columbus isn’t even that expensive of a town to live in compared to New York City and the majority of cities in California. If I wanted to live comfortably in California I’d have to make at least $60,000 a year. Most college degrees can’t promise that kind of money, so even if you graduate coll
ege there is no guarantee that you could completely support yourself. I’m not sure if this is the most important change that is taking place for America, but it’s definitely the most important change that is affecting me.
The change that I feel most unprepared for and threatened by is the prevalence of terrorism. It seems that in the last ten years terrorism has become such a vital threat. Even living in Columbus, I have to worry about getting shot while driving on interstate 270. I’m not sure how to cope with this threat, I feel the most I can do is to be aware of what’s going on, and to put my faith in the leaders of this country in hopes that they will ultimately protect us as a nation. Even though that protection has been flimsy in the past considering 9/11, all one can really do is to stay informed.
The most advantageous and beneficial change that I