Do we really have it that easy?

In the never ending battle between generations it always comes back to the whole debate of 'You have it easier then we did, everything is handed to you on a plate, and you take it for granted'

my dad is often fond of the line

I used to walk in the snow to get to the train, to get to school

and will always throw in:

We didn't have the money for me to buy a bike, I made mine from parts i found at the tip. And when we raced I always won.

With all the technology that we have at our disposal, I ask, despite what older generations had/think/say or do, do we really have it that much easier? I don't think so.

Sure, we have more luxury items and stuff, but you dont have to buy them?
House prices are stupid - unless you want a million $$$ debt...
Petrol is stupid
Competition with Jobs etc.


This could just be a case of HTFU. but whatever.