Today we discussed the transference of buying power throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. In the beginning the man had all the power. He told the wife when, where and what to buy. Then came WWII. Since men were overseas fighting women were now in charge and they even went to work in factories. Once the men came back there were jobs in factories and G.I. Bills to help with education. Lot's of babies started coming as well and by the 1950's they were teenager. Not wanting to displease their children or deny them opportunity parents spent their money on anything to make their children happy.As time continued teens and young adults began making their own purchasing decisions and relying on their own disposable income. This has continued into today's society as well.
The value zero line is the line that divides liberal and conservative tendencies throughout life. We generally defy our parents beliefs and tend to be on track with our grandparents. This may be true but I never have an intentions of becoming conservative.
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