When Addams says “conditions which make dead against their power of adaptability.” I can understand why she is saying this because as a college student myself I see why there would be many distractions or interruptions. I believe that college students like me go through many environmental factors and influences that can challenge their ability to adapt to new circumstances. Addams uses the word “decadence”(moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury) earlier in the text to express what youth go through when or after attending college. She also talks about how the older men and women “long to see them begin” or “wish them godspeed in their delicate and glorious task” but what they don’t see is the difficulties or obstacles that arise from college life especially when it comes to their religious standards. I have seen similar situations myself, where a very religious friend of mine has so much to deal with already that they can’t attend their weekly church sessions. Not only that but he has no way to get to the church. It just goes to show that what Addams is saying in this passage is true and that college can affect a students life or even morals whether it’s religion or ethics. Addams also speaks of how one’s identity and achievements can be given up on when life takes its toll. Addams speaks of how those who call themselves “Christian” or the people that strive to be a part of adapting Christianity to social needs also need to be prepared to take on this challenge. I can connect both passages because here Addams is saying that “Christians” need to also take part in supporting the youth in order to revive “adaptability” and Christian teachings in social needs.