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Changes in our Society

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paddyann Wed 05-Sept-18 21:22:26

I think the biggest difference is the number of families who split or mothers who bring up children alone.I dont remember anyone having a baby who wasn't married and my sisters divorce was the first in our family in the 90's .
My elder sister has been married 50 years and I've been married 43 years ,our parents were together since they were 12 ( married at 21 ) until Dad died just before he was 70.Now its normal to hear of couple calling it a day after a few months ,not even years .

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Bridgeit Wed 05-Sept-18 19:12:58

Reading the threads regarding poverty,struggling families etc., made me think about the changes in society since we were young ie, Families shared homes, mothers & Grans shared child care & part time jobs ,lots of make dos & home cooking( not necessarily appetising) Tv, cars, holidays were luxuries, rather than the norm.
Families often stayed together out of necessity to survive.
How much has changed & is it for the better.?

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