It's really about how many young people are having their dreams crushed by the establishment at the time. In the 1960's, there was an attitude of "The sky's the limit" and "if you do well in school, you'll have a job in life." Well, that attitude left out one important factor: you also need to know the right people and be in their good graces Not having that will crush a child's dream. In addition, one could argue that he's saying the events of the time really are having a profound effect on children, causing them to become very cynical and bitter at a young age.
It's really about how many young people are having their dreams crushed by the establishment at the time. In the 1960's, there was an attitude of "The sky's the limit" and "if you do well in school, you'll have a job in life." Well, that attitude left out one important factor: you also need to know the right people and be in their good graces Not having that will crush a child's dream. In addition, one could argue that he's saying the events of the time really are having a profound effect on children, causing them to become very cynical and bitter at a young age.