That’s what I was thinking too. Although I would have brought in their hard work ethic, and wanting a better life for their kids. Which of course can have its drawbacks if dad is away from home all the time working his butt off, and giving Junior the money (or car, or college, etc.).
I’m one of those kids to a degree. While he worked hard during the week, long weekends were spent with us at the family shack/cabin. And even there we would go to church every Sunday.
I never considered myself “spoiled” - but looking back I see that I was!
I’m an idiot - the work ethic and “things” was the first part of your post. I guess I was more impressed with your observation of a lack of church that I forgot about it!
The pastor at our church growing up held services to 50 minutes - sharp. It was a HUGE church. Too short for me now - but he did it to keep/get the men to come to church. It worked.