Little Hawk, older than you (60+) and things are good now. One of my comparisons is immediate family. Three children with 2 grandchildren each in various areas of high school or college. All have their own autos, helping to pay for them. Very active in school with many outside activities such as Ice skating (say lessons), Gymnastics, high school sports, private hockey club for one, could go on, and all will go to college.

Actually, my own friends have all seen the same. I marvel at my kid's homes that they own, pretty large, very, very nice middle class or above houses with new furnishings periodically. One daughter and her husband are building a new one as we speak. Just an average stone, 4000 square foot on a 6 acre lot. And all have worked hard, stayed in high school (no choice) and on to College which is the reason they have accomplished what they have. Dad did a little guidance but gives mucho credit to them.

I'm sorry, but it is out there - some have neglected to go for it and some were just not motivated enough.

I am finished here, I can't believe anyone would have your attitude but then I do not know you or your past cicumstances.

As was said earlier, home ownership, per capita, at an all time high. More families with a net worth of one million dollars than ever before....

I will stop here, Little Hawk, it is very simple, life is what you make it. If you really feel the way you say you do, then I am sorry and I am sure you don't want my sympathy.