I'm 76 and we had no phone, unpaved roads and rode the school bus for over an hour morninings and two evenings. In winter ,it was dark both trips. In high School I had to walk half a mile for that even. I recall excitement when new cars came out because it was a secret what they looked like until THE DAY!..I can't remember when, but I was married (at 16) when most of the things mentioned came about. It has been a great time to be alive!