Thoughts of Family

This is my son, Jason. He is such a great guy, and Im proud to be his mom.   It hasnt always been easy for him, and yet he seemed always able to see the bigger picture.
I  suppose I am thinking of this more now, since his birthday is right around the corner. He was a miracle child for me.  After several miscarriages, some late in term, one managed to make it to full term.  I spent much time in the hospital during the pregnancy, and was quite ill, but my Miracle was born Feb. 27, 1978.  There has never been a day that I wasnt grateful for him. 
I feel for the new parents of today. It seems that we get farther and farther from our roots. Our children often spend more time in school than they do with their families.  That alone is frightening.  I have many friends who have home-schooled  their kids, with great results.  If I were a new parent today, I know that I would make that choice.  And there are so many social connections available, church, scouts, 4H,  and more. 
I think of the article I read, a college statement.  The children born today will never know what a rotary dial phone was.  Many will never see a wristwatch. Polaroid cameras, even film cameras will be a mystery to them.  Searching the library, the dewey decimal system, will mean nothing.  These children will not know that man  wasnt always in space and on the moon.  They will not remember the racial riots, or woodstock.  I remember as I read this, I felt very old!
My grandfather was born in 1880.  He was a good man, intelligent.  For all that, he would be amazed at cell phones and gps systems.  And electric cars would be space-age technology, along with computers.  His time was more gentle. Horses, later in life cars, that went almost 50 mph!  Women didnt wear slacks and   a man was a husband, a father, and a good neighbor.
Was it truly a better time? Not if we consider the discovery of medicines and  the technology that makes life easier.  But maybe families would be better.   I dont have the answers, only the questions. Do you ever wander through your ancestors lifves and wonder  how you would have handled it?
Have a great weekend,stay safe and warm.