Back in the 60`s I was the only kid left in my school who wore my hair as a " Crew Cut ". I was an honor student , a high school athlete in 3 sports , a Boy Scout , Head Alter Boy at my church ,
a member of my school's symphonic choir , a student government
representative and I had a paper-route .
I also raked leaves , mowed lawns , washed windows and took down and put up storm windows for spending money . I never asked my parents for a dime.
From age 12 I purchased all of my own clothing and I also paid for 100% of my college education .

I was fortunate to live in a small town in a family with strong parents who worked thru their tough times without ever screaming the word " divorce " !

Those days of strong families with traditional values seem to be gone forever .