My folks are boomers. Recently they shared a meme, “We had no idea how good we had it and no clue that we were the last ones.”
That’s basically true. They were privileged, they played outside, they got more home cooking, the beach was free, and the music was better.
They also talk about massive anxiety, starting with the Cuban missile crisis. Viet Nam. The drugs. A lot of friends who didn’t live to age 25. Or even 18.
But overall they pity those who came along later. As Dad puts it, “we were born in the sweet spot.”
Your parents are wise. Sadly, folks like them are also disappearing as has morals, values and ethics. And I like that “we were born in the sweet spot.” Well stated. Kudos.