Exactly. My father was dirt poor. Grew up sharing his bedroom with his 4 brothers. Never had a new piece of clothing except underwear. And that was just normal

Exactly. My father was dirt poor. Grew up sharing his bedroom with his 4 brothers. Never had a new piece of clothing except underwear. And that was just normal for everyone he knew. Being a farmer in the 50s and 60s meant you were frequently very poor.