I think I was extremely lucky, it was really a different time. I Lived 12 miles fromm the center of Indianapolis, in a suburb but close enough to ride my bike to the farm and work. I had all 3 environments city, suburb and farm, heck I picked strawberries with migrant workers and supervised them later on.
I know a lot of people say that the president doesn't really affect how children grow up, but he sets the tone.
There is a distinct difference in those of us that grew up with Reagan and those that were influenced by clinton.
YES YES YES!!! That is a very important anecdote!