[Bonka]

These parents were able to do it because they were willing to self-sacrifice for their families/future generations at all costs. I wonder if this had any bearing on the children of these parents who are now adults and their thought process of "living for today because their parents never got to enjoy anything in life." How often do you hear younger adults talk about not wanting to sacrifice their lifestyle for housing? It's a personal choice but it's such a swing from the previous generation of working stiffs.