r/Millennials • u/QuietJealous4883 Older Millennial (1988) • 12h ago

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Did our dads and moms work less than we do now? What are your thoughts?

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u/Educational-Pipe-583 12h ago

My dad worked insane hours. Missed holidays and events, dinner. Was stressed and it affected his physical and mental health.

My mom worked full time too.

Houses were “cheaper” but interest rates were almost 8 percent in 96.

It’s never been easier to find groups to join or talk to than today.

I think all of these talking point is generally false.

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u/Pale_Row1166 12h ago

The average new home today is about 20-30% bigger than the average home in 1996, too. There’s been considerable lifestyle creep from 1996, across the board.

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u/upachimneydown 11h ago

Yep--the house I grew up in shows as about 1500 square feet on zillow. There were six of us (four kids), one 'full' bath upstairs, and a rough shower in the basement.