In the 1950's, fathers were the bread winners, mothers were homemakers and children stayed outside until the street lights came on. However, half a century later the life for the average American has drastically changed. Economic struggles and technology play a prominent role in aiding this whirlwind of challenges for today's youth and their future. Sadly, the youth most troubled by these challenges are African Americans. "The American Dream - Under Threat" by Ronald Brownstein depicts the optical illusion that the color of your skin does not affect your economic stability. African American children face a harsh reality in the world today. There is an ever growing absence of involvement parents have in the lives of their children. This