American Core Values

Extreme Makeover: Home Addition shows many core values that Americans live by today. The show was designed to help people in need. This value is Humanitarianism. The home builders help a family that is in a difficult situation and the family they help is a hardworking family that is out on their luck. The brand new home is the end result, showing achievement and success. The brand new products that are put into the home show progress and efficiency. Many times new machines or items are brought to the family because a family member has special needs and the product is more efficient than what the family used before. The home is an example of material comfort. The home has the latest technology and the nicest furniture. Many objects in the home are for comfort and the homes are usually more spacious than before, because Americans like material goods.