At the base of every American life, is a simple materialistic idea, to rise to a peak in a lifetime, whether that be a peak in career goals, or the gradual building of a family to a point in which one reaches the highest tier of the social ladder. The “American Dream” is a mindset drilled in every United States citizen brain, giving each an incentive to succeed. The American Dream that we know today has changed throughout the duration of American history. Before the need for mansions, fancy cars, and a lavish lifestyle, most Americans just wanted a just means of living. Unfortunately, most families, or lifestyles, have downsides or dark secrets that one would rather hide from society, as society itself tries to contort the image of perfection.
