The Boomers were one of the most successful generations that has ever existed. They were influenced, to a large degree, by their parents who sacrificed their lives in order to preserve all that we hold dear, and their grandparents, who suffered through the depression.
More educated than previously, they were hard working, risk takers, and benefitted from a growing economy. I think the sudden affluence, drugs and new morality seemed to take it's toll on many in the generations to follow.
It's very easy to criticize with the benefit of hindsight, but I believe that each generation tries to do it's best under the conditions prevailing at the time.
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