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I’m in a thriving affluent family community, and I haven’t seen anything like what my lived experience is portrayed in media after the 1980s. I think this is a
by mensetmanusman 2y ago
I’m in a thriving affluent family community, and I haven’t seen anything like what my lived experience is portrayed in media after the 1980s.
I think this is a case of the unwashed masses having no idea how good it can get, and the government failing to counteract cultural messages that being a single mom is empowering.
- ryandrake 2y agoI remember when The Simpsons first came out, and the writers were going for the "low/working class struggling family" vibe. Now, you look at the same Simpsons lifestyle and think "These guys are loaded!" Single earner with a stable job, two story house in the suburbs, kids' school is not dysfunctional or gang-ridden. This is like a top 10% lifestyle in 2024 USA.