The Aspirations and Challenges of Youth in America

This chapter examines the evolving dreams of young people pursuing careers as professional athletes or influencers, alongside the complex interplay of immigration and education systems in the U.S. It highlights disparities in educational access, particularly between domestic and immigrant families, while critiquing the pressures of academic competition and youth sports. The discussion sheds light on the need for reform in H-1B visa policies and questions the effectiveness of current educational practices in fostering meritocracy.