Since the 80's parents have given up their cocktails and cigarettes and have started to parent in order to tease out the best of their children.  The children will follow their chosen path with the benefit of the good self esteem that resulted from being 'parented'. I find our young to be so well rounded and worldly, with the RIGHT priorities such as less emphasis on work and possessions - I truly don't get the sentiments here...jealousy?