"I noticed when growing up how each year younger than "us" were softer and more pliable."
Why, thank you (from a 1955'er). I do try to keep up with the moisturizer. :)
No offense intended, of course. Hardship does have an effect on character. You can't blame someone if they grew up in Peace and Prosperity for not having enough hardship. (Although some of us did seek it out.)
BTW, did you notice all the young kids following those old democrat goats leaving the hearing room during the Alito Confirmation shows on C-span?