@charliedesi: The American Dream used to mean hope for a better future for all of us, but now that dream is unattainable for too many of us

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heathersouthernmama
HeatherSouthernMama :
I wouldn't blame them. My 23 year old cant afford to live on his own.
2025-07-28 20:04:04
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gmomtothe4boys
gmomtothe4boys :
In 1969, we didn't have internet, Amazon, mobile phones, computers, televisions in every room, 18 kinds of cheese at the store. There are so many more opportunities for young people, and for now at least, women than in 1969. We had Sunday clothes, school clothes and play clothes and 3 pairs of shoes to last a year. I'm grateful for all I have now but it's not really comparable to life in 1969.
2025-07-27 22:58:22
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achoo_moo_moo
achoo_moo_moo :
Yes and no. In 1969, success was 1 family car and a 1000 sq ft house. It's different now because people want 2 vehicles and a 3000 sq ft house with 2 car garage. It can be done by today's young adults, too. My daughter & friends are doing it. But people have to realize they aren't going to start at the same level their parents are currently.
2025-07-28 12:55:29
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tbird5413
Tbird :
We didnt have all the extras people have these days either. Cable, internet, cells, computers, all the apps, security alarms, etc. Back then we weren’t embarrassed to drive old clunkers. People didn’t have campers, boats, jet skis, pools, etc.
2025-07-27 05:04:37
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nancyjohnson77
Fancy’s Spot ✈️ :
I grew up during a time that most dads worked in factories, not office jobs. Moms had jobs, but not mine, there were 5 of us, well spaced in age. Coupons, sales, hand me downs, were normal. We had two vehicles, but my daddy worked all the hours available. He and mother didn’t blow money. We had a 2 acre garden and we had to work. Each of us were working to earn money about the time we turned 12 or 13. It was a struggle but it’s always a struggle. I struggled when I started out, too. There are numerous reasons that things are harder now, but it hasn’t even been easy.
2025-07-27 13:28:14
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apparent11
apparent11 :
20,00 dollars a year in 1969 is equivalent to 175,185.29 dollars a year in 2025.
2025-07-27 02:51:50
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bobono516
BonnieRayBegins :
I’m not really sure anymore if it was ever meant for all. Questioning everything 😭
2025-07-28 00:05:35
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bauaisjauaiqkqkauzhz
Apple User457283838 :
My hubby makes 190k. I’m currently pregnant. Such a hard decision if I’m gonna leave my job 😭😭 there are no houses under one million.
2025-07-27 18:50:23
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myhappyplace86
MyHappyPlace :
Agreed!
2025-07-27 05:15:08
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paradoxcountry
danielledance :
My parents didnt lease a new car they couldn’t afford every two years to look cool, take trips for the purpose of posting on Insta, stop for a latte every morning, nor had 10 monthly subscriptions so they could stare at a device all day. You reap what you sow.
2025-07-27 10:11:58
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jlnolan72
Jennifer Nolan :
Not to mention in this picture, one couple has two children and the other one looks like a single mom with four kids huge difference
2025-07-27 03:31:47
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leslie_bsn
Leslie :
🥺
2025-07-27 13:05:03
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elizabeth1996__
E 🖕🏼 :
💜💜💜
2025-07-27 03:27:02
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karen.smith5639
Karen Smith :
🥰🥰🥰
2025-07-27 02:51:31
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emlj0
Em J :
Love the compassion in these comments. Are those stones heavy yet?
2025-07-27 18:25:37
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skatblueeyes
skatblueeyes :
People didn’t go on vacations, eat out, etc. You are comparing apples to the Loch Ness Monster.
2025-07-27 05:10:31
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himikoyamatai
HimikoYamatai :
I mean we aren't burning everything down.... yet 😅🤣
2025-07-27 04:02:54
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