Imagine a world with educated youth. Now imagine a parallel world where children fight to keep a smile on their faces, because, in truth, it's the only thing they have. In reality, this is what is happening. Young people, who have the privilege of being American citizens, benefit from a very enriching education with the promise of a career. Children of illegal and undocumented immigrants are not so lucky. Some undocumented children in the United States have very promising futures and even a degree under their belt, but they cannot apply for jobs because they have no proof of citizenship. One controversial topic is the Development, Relief, and Education of Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain citizenship and later find employment. Is this subject really a law… or a way of life? Should we really debate the question of life or death? When the Dream Act is implemented, its positive effects outnumber the negative ones. Thanks to this law, undocumented children have an education and a future. What's better than an educated America? With education, America can be even more dominant. Everyone, regardless of legal qualification, deserves the opportunity to succeed. When it comes to money, taxpayers wouldn't have to pay $16.2 billion a year for eviction costs. As these children become citizens, they will have to pay taxes, which will also help reduce the growing deficit. America was born with the belief that all people deserve safe haven and freedom. However, this act also has certain disadvantages. Some voters believe introducing this bill would create large-scale “chain migration.” They believe that this act is only a "magnet" for the family...... middle of paper ......Multiculturalism: essential primary sources. Ed. K. Lee Lerner, Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, and Adrienne Wilmoth Lerner. Detroit: Gale, 2006. 353-355. Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. April 11, 2014 Malkin, Michelle. “Lawmakers should reject the DREAM Act.” Children of undocumented immigrants. Ed. David Haugen and Susan Musser. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. At issue. Rep. from “Harry Reid’s Illegal Foreign Student Rescue Plan.” Michelle Malkin.com. 2010. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Internet. April 11, 2014.Valbrun, Marjorie. “Children of illegal immigrants struggle when their parents are deported.” Children of undocumented immigrants. Ed. David Haugen and Susan Musser. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. At issue. Rep. of “Foster Care, an uncertain future looms for thousands of immigrant children. » America's Wire. 2012. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Internet. April 11. 2014.