Fahrenheit 451 Jun. 2014 | Page 11

youth of America is becoming very corrupt as well. Starting from a younger age, children are becoming more rebellious and trying to be more independent, emphasis on the trying. Obesity in America is also increasing. Many people are becoming inactive and are simply “couch potatoes” who do nothing but mope around just waiting for things to happen around them. People need to become more active and engaged in society. If people do not change, society will suffer greatly and little change will happen. The rate at which society is advancing will slowly decrease and may eventually plateau if all the people get lazy. However, all of this can change. Society can continue to become better if people take a break from the technology and help the environment of the society. As Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”