Given the probability, logic, and history of the average American.
I would have to say that Op makes a valid point. Our society is basically programmed, and taught to do the following: 1.Go to school, get a degree 2.Get a decent paying job 3.Get pregnent by age 25 4.Divorce the person if he/she isnt making you happy anymore.
All of which usually just boxes people into a middle class standard living, being divorced by 45, paying alimoney and support with a wide array of emotional, and financial baggage.
Not so much taught to:
- Go to a ivy league school
- Get a MASTERS or Doctorate Degree
- START a Business
- Dont have get pregnent or get married until at you're atleast 30
- Marriage isnt a end all fairy tale and well come with hardships. Make sure you are ready to deal with them before taking on what is meant to be a life long commitment.