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Originally Posted by jennyjuniper
In the 1940's many people were poor. My family was one of them. We were often hungry, but never starved. One thing that is a major difference between then and now is that poor people had pride in working hard instead of accepting handouts. My mother had to accept charity on a few occasions, but hated it.
Now so many seem to feel entitled to sit back and be 'looked after' by the state. I'm not bashing those who are genuinely looking for work or who are vulnerable in other ways, but the personal pride and work ethic that I grew up with is sadly lacking in today's society.
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I agree with that. Too many people today expect an easy life - they sneer at the thought of working for not much more than they can get from the state as they have no dignity and self respect.
Taking pride in paying your way doesn't seem to count for much in today's society.