I was not born in the 50's. I guess for many I had an idyllic childhood in the 60's. But there's something quite innocent about the 1950's that conjures up thoughts of a more simple life. Don't get me wrong, every decade has its injustices and problems, but families seemed to be stronger, less stressed than families of today. Fathers were men who knew their responsibilities and Moms knew they were the backbone of the family. Marriage was a true commitment, and parenthood was treated like a full time career.
So why June Cleaver? I remember coming home from school and watching Leave It To Beaver on the big console TV. Even though I was only in elementary school, there was something so mesmerizing about watching a wife and mother that cleaned house and cooked in dresses, high heels, and pearls. June never seemed stressed out about money or time. She didn't worry about politics, terrorists, lay-offs, or retirement savings. She felt confident that her children were learning about reading, writing, and arithmetic in school. Her only worry if a teacher called was if one of the children got caught chewing gum or running in the halls.
I'm thankful for living in the amazing times we are living in now. Technology like cell phones and computers, medical advancements that have wiped out many bad diseases, opportunity for anyone ( including women) who wants to work hard and achieve their dreams. but with so many advancements we are loosing whats important...
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