I don't want to get down on the US -- we're still a highly educated, innovative, independent and entrepreneurial nation. But the demographic numbers don't lie. We're getting old. Economies elsewhere are posting stable growth and seem to be managing it well. See http://business.inquirer.net/4321/philippines-earns-another-ratings-upgrade Should our children consider careers in that part of the world? http://amplify.com/u/a15dg3