How are different generations reacting and responding to the American Dream?

Survey responders: 

50.0%: age 40-55, 1956-1971

28.4%: over 55, 1956 or before

19.1%: age 25-40, 1971-1986

This survey predominantly reached Baby Boomers and GenX.

-Baby Boomers (post WW11 to 1960s) and some Generation X (mid-1960s and the '70s up through the early '80s)

- Generation Y also known as the Millennial Generation (1980-2000)

Question 5 asked about the children:

How likely is it that your children will achieve the American Dream?

32.1%: Somewhat likely

24.1%: Very likely

18.5%: Somewhat or very unlikely

25.3%: Have no children

The survey met this question’s goal on generational views.