My, how things have changed over the past 50 years.  It used to be that breakfasts and dinners were cooked at home, usually by the wife because she worked out of the home, taking care of the family. 

It used to be that the children learned how to take care of their rooms, i.e. keeping it clean as well as washing their own clothes.  They learned how to cook meals by helping Mom, even the boys helped out.  They had regular chores to complete each week. 

During the daylight hours they played outside with their friends.  When they wanted to talk to their friends they got on their bikes and rode over to their friend’s house.  They watched very little TV. 

Life is a lot different today and it is easy to tell by the size of our waistlines. 

It is also evident by the following story about a newly married couple. 
 

A young couple got married and went on their honeymoon.
When they got back, the bride immediately called up her mother.“Well,” said her mother, “so how was the honeymoon?”

“Oh, mama,” she replied, “the honeymoon was wonderful! So romantic…”

Suddenly she burst out crying.
“But, mama, as soon as we returned, Harry started using the most horrible language –
things I’d never heard before! I mean, all these awful 4-letter words!
You’ve got to take me home…, “PLEASE MAMA!”

“Honey, honey” her mother said, “calm down!
You need to stay with your husband and work this out.
Now, tell me, what could be so awful ?
WHAT 4-letter words ?”Sobbing, the bride said, “Oh, Mama…, he used words like: dust, wash, iron, and cook…”“I’ll pick you up in twenty minutes,” said the mother.