[hispanarepublicana]

The Boomers, being that much further removed from the Depression, knowing little if anything about real hardship, raise(d) their kids accordingly.

I think you would very much enjoy a great but somewhat old read (1998) called "The Fourth Turning." One of the book's points: while the children of the Great Depression built character through economic hardship handed to them by the adults of the time, the children of "Generation Reagan"--many of whom have revived the "stay-at-home-mom" movement, suffered through a Great Depression of ideals vis-a-vis a lack of family values and no attention from the "into themselves" Boomer generation who were too busy continuing to make themselves "feel good and enjoy life." We were the first "latch-key" generation, and thus our character was built based on that. That's why we embraced Reagan.

[Cinnamon Girl]

the children of "Generation Reagan"--many of whom have revived the "stay-at-home-mom" movement, suffered through a Great Depression of ideals vis-a-vis a lack of family values and no attention from the "into themselves" Boomer generation who were too busy continuing to make themselves "feel good and enjoy life." We were the first "latch-key" generation, and thus our character was built based on that. That's why we embraced Reagan.

Totally exactly right! Oh my gosh!

[newgeezer]

Sounds like an interesting read. Thanks.