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[Essay] Are we happier than our forefathers

         Today’s generation enjoys the fruits of science and technology. they have a better standard of living because of increase in per capita income. Today there are two incomes in the family – mother’s and father’s. There is more education, more material comfort like TV, internet, i-pods, mobile phones and speedy means of transportation. However, when we compare our lives with the childhood and youth of our grand fathers we find that on the whole they had better lives than ours. They had time on their hands and lived a less hectic pace.        Modern youth is a victim of time and fame. The idea of material acquisition has led conflicts in society. It has led to alienation of the family and loneliness in life. People  are ready to sacrifice health and happiness in order to pursue material happiness.      Our forefather’s had time for picnics, to be with nature. They gave importance to practical education, spent time with nature built strong bonds in society, had time for the f