Have the times really changed that much 1925-2010?

I am hoping for some resources if possible for books, journals, publications etc.

Im writing an argumentative essay

I was reading an article where the author's thesis stated that in the past 150 years times have changed between how his father, he and his son is raised. But really he speaks of how they had a modest house, 2 cars, mom never worked, vacation cottage and 2 seadoos, where as his son is being raise din a 5 bedroom 4 bath house that has 7 telephones and 2 cars and mom doesn't work.

seems to me that times are moving along right with the economy. When pop cost 5 cents to buy people lived in small houses where kids shared rooms and used bunk beds, mom didn't have to work, 1-2 vehicles. then pop costs 75 cents and homes have two bathrooms, mom may work or not, 1-2 vehicles, now days pop is 1.50 and we have 3-4 bathrooms, double car garages.

we make more money but that is because 'things' cost more, the standard of living has gone up.

If families have the money to be buying 5 bedroom 4 bath houses with 7 telephones how come so many people are in debt. If their charging everything why do we need these new toys. Is it really that science and technology is changing compared to peoples view of needs and wants

Any feedback, comments and any good articles you think may help me would be greatly appreciated

Thank you