On the other hand, the French revolution turned out soooo well .....
Your points are valid and have been pointed out here before. You notice I put in larger type the line I thought most accurate. About Morals determining the survival of a nation.
Like most things it depends on "which" set of youth you look at. Technologically they are superior today, but when it comes to judgement that is another matter. Although I know some really sharp young people. And it makes a difference whether the young people are urban or rural. Rural citizens generally lead a life more connected to reality. But then came along television and blew that away. I think that the web in some cases is reasserting perspective to some young people. The web is interactive not passive absorption like TV.
Might I point out that my experience has been that the determining factor is not urban or rural, but acculturated as a citizen of the American Republic or not.
PS Home schooled are usually the best students, Americans, self regulating citizens.