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Technology and the media are probably the biggest factors in the changes in the last 15 years. When I was growing up in the 80's as a teenager, everything seemed much slower and tamer than what I'm experiencing now.
Examples:
MTV then: rock music videos with VJ's 24/7
MTV now: the videos are more edgy with more sex and attitude, reality shows with swearing and sexual situations, MTV spring break with bikinis & thongs in constant view.
video games then: Atari, Space Invaders, Asteroids
video games now: Grand Theft Auto (violence, blood, murder)
recreation then: outdoor activities (the sun is great - get a tan!)
recreation now: indoor activities (the sun is bad for you - melanoma)
These are just some examples. Computers have a lot to do with it as well (internet, does most of the thinking for you, etc.)
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