Yes it's wiser and more mature to be pragmatic and face reality,as you have to be prepared for what's coming.An economic headwind is coming towards both the US and Europe and burying your head in the sand won't make it go away.These are godless and lawless times and when push comes to shove, it's important to be ready to survive and defend against potential rioters, looters and provocateurs.
Are you facing the facts and looking at how society will change and has already changed? Or are you burying your head in denial, realizing that something is wrong, but still unbelieving?
Facing the facts, these days we can't miss the radical changes with which we live and that's only the beginning. Reality sure isn't pleasant. Well, some people daydream.