This week on TJC's "Up Close," laying a path for the future is one of our most basic social obligations. But are we doing a good job?

When it comes to giving young people a chance with their money, we could be doing a lot better, according to CNN Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans, author of "Smart is the New Rich: Money Guide for Millenials."

And, from an educational perspective, we might be doing quite a lot to damage this generation by burdening them with high-stakes standardized tests. NPR Lead Digital Education Reporter Anya Kamenetz discussed that and more in, "The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed With Standardized Testing -- But You Don't Have To Be."