Hellobee Boards Topic: Is society going downhill... or uphill (?).

Hellobee Boards Topic: Is society going downhill... or uphill (?). https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:42:17 +0000 Mrs. Jacks on "Is society going downhill... or uphill (?)." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-society-going-downhill-or-uphill#post-163748 Sun, 20 May 2012 07:38:28 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 163748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mr. Bee- not to make the negative list longer, but I really worry that climate change is my biggest worry for my children. I do think it's radically going to alter our environment. But, yes, I think many of the things you mentioned are getting better! pastemoo on "Is society going downhill... or uphill (?)." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-society-going-downhill-or-uphill#post-163745 Sun, 20 May 2012 07:34:21 +0000 pastemoo 163745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't believe in "progress" or "directional growth" of society. We can't yet know what we have now will bring us in 50, 100, 200 years. There are things I love and things I hate that are on your list, but I don't think we're on a hill. (I'm weird though--too many anthro classes in college or something.) Shimmer on "Is society going downhill... or uphill (?)." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-society-going-downhill-or-uphill#post-163740 Sun, 20 May 2012 07:27:33 +0000 Shimmer 163740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Your list mentions most of what comes to mind for me - especially the leaps that technology has taken and the increase in tolerance (at least in my area) in our generation. I remember not being able to understand intolerance (racial and sexual orientation) as a kid. I didn't see people as different - why did all the other people? I am excited to bring our boys into a more tolerant world. There's enough negativity going around - no need to add to it! As a branch of the tolerance topic, I love how society is coming to accept a broader view of what a "family" is - a couple, a mom, dad & kids, a single mom/dad, foster parents, adoptive parents, two moms or two dads. As a kid, I was the *only* one in my class with divorced parents, and that made me so different to them. But I eventually saw it as having more parents/grandparents to love and who loved me! mrbee on "Is society going downhill... or uphill (?)." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-society-going-downhill-or-uphill#post-163600 Sat, 19 May 2012 21:10:34 +0000 mrbee 163600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Everyone is always saying that America is heading downhill, and I agree that there are disturbing trends (rising income inequality, high unemployment, soaring obesity rates, entitled youth, etc.). But there are so many things improving in society! Here's a partial list: * Entrepreneurship is easier than ever, and more and more people are starting companies. * Technology is crazy amazing these days. When I was in college, people would break up when they lived far apart. Now with Skype, you can live on the other side of the world no problem. * Blogs are pretty awesome * It seems like more and more moms are able to work from home with telecommuting. * Artisinal food and crafts are on the rise, as are almost all handmade goods. * Men are much more involved with childrearing. * Biking and alternative transportation is more encouraged than ever. * Beekeeping is on the rise. I mean, come on... how awesome is that. * Tolerance for race and sexual orientation is higher than ever. * Organic and local food is more available than ever. * The availability of good and yet affordable wine is better than ever. Enough with the naysaying... what are some of the good trends in society these days?