But when he died, the pension went with him. Women were particularly impacted by railroad retirement plans. Today, many single, elderly women scramble for economic support. Sullivan and other sociologists believe financial security for members of future generations will depend on the individual's willingness to save. Also, many worry that Social Security and Medicare programs may be altered or eliminated by the time later boomers quit working.
Education is key The baby boom generation is one of the most educated in history.
Even so, 1.6 million of their children drop out of high school between the ages of 16 and 19. We face a critical problem of having increasing numbers of young people dropping out of high school. They say, 'It's okay. Unfortunately, a GED will not permit young people to effectively compete for a job in the global economy. Education will be key to their success or failure.