America: Lucky or Selfish?

I believe we truly have a lot in America. And I also see how much I have and how free and happy life is for me. I used to not see that before. It’s because my parents have told me we don’t have a lot. They’ve said it my whole life. But look at this! We have a house! My cousins, also Americans, in the very same free country, have moved from apartment to apartment their whole lives. They haven’t had a steady school where they could make friends, and so that is just one example of how much I have. I’m also talking about America versus the world. We have the freest country in the world, I see. China may be smarter, but they are also overworked. But for God’s sake I have it way better than about 20% of America. Even some of my friends live in the ghetto neighborhoods, ‘scuse the stereotype. I just want my parents and friends to be grateful. I mean genuinely grateful. I want to shock them like I shocked myself. Where one day I just saw ‘Oh my God. This is my life.’ And then I remember when Drama Club was almost taken away from me, and how I love it so much. When it wasn’t taken away, I was so happy. But last time I was there I saw people goofing off instead of writing our script for our play. They paid $65 dollars for joining the club and they don’t even appreciate it. They don’t appreciate this amazing thing that I, myself love. I wish people could see this life and happiness the way I do. But when I tried to do so with my mom she only got mad at me and complained about our bills. :(