Nah-Americans (we Americans are diversified in race, ethnicity and our 'roots') are resourceful, hard working, innovative and persevere. That is the spirit of Americans and what sets us apart from most other countries.

  Yes, we have been teaching our newest generations to be totally reliant on government, but once the Americans (described above) realized that, they turned to other forms of education for their children. Once you invite government in your personal lives, they tend to not leave. At least not  quietly.