Not exactly. We invented stuff that continues to change the world, produced some pretty impressive leaders and permanently and significantly altered the status of women and minorities.
We also catered to our children, spoiling them rotten and giving them little incentive to put their own precious butts on the line for the betterment of others.
Must say that one year later I'm proud that my oldest daughter, now 39, is for the first time in her life politically aware and stumping for Obama in North Carolina. A new wave is cresting in the generation behind us, and I'm liking what I'm seeing.
nablopomo most certainly can't hurt, and perhaps will help. We do what we can, sista!