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<blockquote data-quote="Sue C" data-source="post: 36101" data-attributes="member: 87"><p>Like Abbey, I think I'd like to be back in the '60's. Kids were polite (at least they were in my family, for the most part). They were respectful of their elders. There were no cell phones, internet, video games, DVD's, or cable TV. We were happy with 3 TV channels, 4 on a good reception day. Kids had to dress neatly and the girls wore dresses. I did not have my first pair of jeans 'til I was about 14. </p><p></p><p>Our parents didn't spoil us. We were probably in lower middle class; my dad had to work 2 jobs but it kept my mom at home to take care of the kids and house. I liked it that way. Mom baked constantly and sewed our clothes. She didn't drive so there wasn't any rushing around. There weren't a zillion activities offered for kids which is better in my mind. </p><p></p><p>My dad taught us a very strong work ethic. My parents also never talked to me about college. They told me to take secretarial classes so I did, and I became a secretary when I graduated.</p><p></p><p>I hate the busyness of this era. I hate how kids have to be constantly stimulated. Melissa can be on the computer and instant messaging someone and text messaging someone else all at the same time. </p><p></p><p>I don't notice neighbor kids play outside like we did in the '60's. My neighbor said his kindergartner plays video games at his friend's house. Talk about no interaction with each other and no exercise.</p><p></p><p>I vote for the simple life to return.....</p><p>Sue</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sue C, post: 36101, member: 87"] Like Abbey, I think I'd like to be back in the '60's. Kids were polite (at least they were in my family, for the most part). They were respectful of their elders. There were no cell phones, internet, video games, DVD's, or cable TV. We were happy with 3 TV channels, 4 on a good reception day. Kids had to dress neatly and the girls wore dresses. I did not have my first pair of jeans 'til I was about 14. Our parents didn't spoil us. We were probably in lower middle class; my dad had to work 2 jobs but it kept my mom at home to take care of the kids and house. I liked it that way. Mom baked constantly and sewed our clothes. She didn't drive so there wasn't any rushing around. There weren't a zillion activities offered for kids which is better in my mind. My dad taught us a very strong work ethic. My parents also never talked to me about college. They told me to take secretarial classes so I did, and I became a secretary when I graduated. I hate the busyness of this era. I hate how kids have to be constantly stimulated. Melissa can be on the computer and instant messaging someone and text messaging someone else all at the same time. I don't notice neighbor kids play outside like we did in the '60's. My neighbor said his kindergartner plays video games at his friend's house. Talk about no interaction with each other and no exercise. I vote for the simple life to return..... Sue [/QUOTE]
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