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Originally Posted by DocJohn
I would just say that I think pretty much every generation thinks the one that comes after theirs is "weaker" or more pampered. Talking to my mom about her childhood and I can see similarities to the way I was raised, but I also see many things that were harder (especially during WWII).
I grew up on screens -- TV screens and computer screens. But I also played a lot outside. I think it comes down to parents finding a balance that works for them, and with both parents working pretty much the norm, it is definitely a challenging time period.
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Speaking of WWII, my mom's friend's family ran away from the Nazis when she was little. Her family went through the mountains from Austria to Poland and eventually to America. They were taught not to take off their shoes at night because their feet were so swollen, they wouldn't be able to put their shoes on in the morning. She's as tough as they come.