Two thoughts:
Our cultural values regarding relationships (commitment, perseverance and sacrifice) do not mesh with the consumer culture (commoditization, instant gratification and consumption of all things) endorsed by our society.
In the name of profit (a.k.a. progress and/or civilization) older generations make every effort to homogenize and sanitize experiences for everyone everywhere, including their own at home, leaving young people nothing left to exploit but themselves.
Perry Gladstone
Posted by pike at October 9, 2001 11:04 AM