Why do you think society in America is the way it is?

Question

Why do you think society in America is the way it is?

Answer 1

The way we raise our children has much to do with it.Values,morals,and spankings are becoming ancient history.

Answer 2

The first thing that comes to mind after reading your question is the rite of passage. When one turns 18 they are considered adults, therefore, they need to do something immediately, like MOVE OUT! He/she is still a teen with adolescence behavior. They are to go to college and immediately experience this new sense of freedom by being away from their parents and then are expected to make wise decisions. Even the straight A student might be pressed under pressure at a party. I think many Americans develop drug and alcohol addictions when they are away at college. Or when one turns 21 then one should be going to a bar, las vegas, etc. so they can get into a club and have their first drink, hahaha. Why can't we have more profound rite of passages? The U.S. has an array of opportunities and we must become smarter in reaching them

Answer 3

sweet jesus, you are asking a question that would require history, psychology, economics, philosophy, geography, biology, and prbably a few more disciplines thrown in.

Answer 4

It is this way due to the total experience of all 300 million people over the history.  Be thankful that the USA is by far the  best place to live.

Answer 5

Like what? Could you be a little more specific? Also, isn't this a poll and not a question?

Answer 6

That is a very broad question.  There are many different aspects to American society:  races, creeds, colors, religions, cultures, political standings, amount and type of education, ... The list goes on and on.  We are lucky because we have the freedom to have those differences.  And, of course, those freedoms are somewhat limited to keep a balance of justice within the system.    American society is the way it is because of the many different cultures within it.

Answer 7

If the US is the best place to live then the planet is fvcked.

Answer 8

Lack of proper parenting.

Answer 9

moral  devaluation, decadence and  hedonistic selfishness

poor America!