In the 70s we had a second hand black and white TV with 2 sometimes 3 channels depending on the weather. We had no car so walked everywhere. Had a second hand bike given to us. For school I had peanut butter or cheese sandwhiches at the beginning of the month and probably fried egg sandwiches at the end of the month. There was no food banks where we lived. Fried eggs or potatoes for supper wasn't uncommon towards the end of the month.
That was the 70s and of course things are different today with computers and cable TV and such. I really don't know what folks have and don't have today. I'm sure it depends on where you live. There is more food banks and more entertainment out there. Food is more expensive and housing/heating. Clothes are a lot cheaper thanks to China but, less quality.
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