Re: Decline of Values?
When we were kids we truly believed that only "millionaires" had cleaning ladies, gardeners, sent clothing to the tailor for alterations or shirts out to be cleaned and pressed, ate out regularly, and had manicures. And no one we knew took vacations that involved more than going to a family resort that you could get to by car (and it was a major goal to save for that family car). You met the same kids there every year, and kept them as pen pals.
Think what people could save by having the entire family do the chores that many people pay for these days (yes, including the kids). And why do vacations have to be exotic destinations with "kids programs?" If you're working 2 jobs to afford an SUV, cleaning lady, gardener, etc., why would you pay for an expensive vacation then put the kids into a camp so you can "relax?"
My how times have changed!
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