In fact, according to developmental psychologist David Elkind, United States society tends to push children so rapidly that they begin to feel stress and pressure at a young age.
At first, American shipping was almost defenseless against Frenchprivateers, but by 1800 armed merchantmen and U. s. warships were clearing the sea-lanes.
More recently, however, some companies have been investing money in a more ambitious undertaking: learning how to adjust the fundamental make-up of the food they sell.
Drought conditions during most of the 21st century have forced water managers to plan for a day when the region's vast system of DAMS and reservoirs no longer have enough water to store.
It means that the first person who does something early has the best shot at success or that some opportunities are available to the first competitors.
When my generation of baby boomers retires in large numbers and starts claiming benefits, spending on these programs will far outstrip revenue at the current tax rate.