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Originally Posted by puffnstuff
Thats a sobering look.
Also consider what people spend money on now.
Back in the 70s-80s my parents didnt pay for cell phones, streaming services, more than one car, the entire family going to a restaurant together other than for a kids birthday, brands didnt matter for clothes or runners, multiple vacations a year didnt exist (not for us at least) Thats just a short list, Im sure theres a myriad of other things that can be listed.
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I grew up in the 60's and 70's and TV was a set of rabbit ears and 3 channels and nothing on. Then came Cable TV with more channels and still nothing good on. Dad had the nice car and Mom drove a beater that often broke down. My runners were the $1.49 specials from Woodwards and when our blue jeans got holes in the knees, she ironed on patches. Holidays were a trip to BC with a tent trailer every summer. No allowance, you wanted something you had to work for it. Eating out was a rare occurance.
Before anyone asks, yes I'm old.