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In the late 50's onward, in our neighborhood there three types of public school catholics - "sorta catholic" kids quit catechism after 4th grade confirmation, thereafter rarely seen at mass; "pretty much" catholics quit at 8th grade; and, "dyed-in-the-wool-catholics" (Poles, Sicilians, Belgians, Germans, and Lithuanians mostly) went to catechism through the 12th grade.
Interestingly the Italians of central and northern origin were most likely in the "sorta" category, as were the "Frenchies" who fled Algeria and arrived c.1953.
I wish I was able to experience this time period, unfortunately I was born in 1984. There is a lot I admire about it. The music, the style of cars, clothing, architecture, interiors, electronics are superior to today, we landed on the moon. While this is more 50's-ish, it seems the family unit was stronger back then. Since I love Hawaii, tiki culture looks cool too.
Obviously, there were some downsides. Racism, sexism (even for my conservative leanings), Vietnam, USSR, smoking, etc.
Sometimes I wish we could take the music, style, class, and community of back then and inject into today with less racism, sexism, better health care, safety etc.
So, "What Was It Like Living in 1955-1975?". Feel free to break any myths or misconceptions I might have as well.
I remember 1984 to 2004 those were great years except for the short period following 9/11. You did not miss much in terms of having an equally interesting childhood.[Depends on your parents and what type of school you went to for all periods] I am from the 1970s in terms of formative years. Really comes down to your family, school and to a degree your friends and neighborhood.
I recall as a child imagining what it was like growing up in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and the early decades seemed more difficult than the latter ones. But I think as kids there is always optimism which transcends hardships. Optimism is an attribute of youth.
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