The standard strain theory is when there is no imbalance between culturally valued goals and legitimate means to obtain them. In the twenty- first century of the United Sates when you are a child you are taught you need to go to college and receive a good education in order to have a successful career. If I were not able to attend college for some legitimate reason I would still find a way to get to the goals I have set for myself. There are many members in my family that did not attend college, but that did not stop them from finding ways to get to where they want in life. They had the driven mind set to getting the goals they wanted. I was taught to ever give up on what I want even if there are obstacles in the way. Therefore, out of the
