We must focus on community participation for people of all ages and generations. Solutions across Generations is a good starting point as the basis for information, community forums, class discussions, and ultimately renewed momentum for civic involvement. Solutions across Generations creates a strong case for the interdependence of all Americans. Solutions across Generations gives a starting point for discussion that can lead to a better understanding of other generations. For example, grandparents watch as their grandchildren struggle to finance college and want to help.
Young people see their friends or relatives fall prey to fraud.
The middle generation may suddenly find that overnight their parents have become frail and need help. All of us must be concerned about the crisis in quality after-school care for our children. It is not meant to be a comprehensive account of each issue, simply a snippet of information with suggestions on next steps. Further, they note that in 20 years a college degree could be beyond the reach of as many as half the students who want and are qualified to seek one. A recent article in the US News and World Report featured a ranking of colleges according to the amount of debt that students carry when they graduate.