My parents had one job their whole lives and a pension. I've had five careers and a 401k I'm terrified about. So no, probably not in the same way. But they'll inherit my mistakes and hopefully learn from them, which is something. That's gotta count for something.

Honestly? I hope so, but I'm not betting my life on it. My kids have access to better education and technology than I did, sure, but they're also dealing with anxiety, social media toxicity, and a housing market that makes my struggles look quaint. I guess it depends on how you measure 'better' - more stuff, or more peace?

Look, I'm raising my kids to be adaptable and kind because honestly, who knows what the world'll look like in thirty years? Rather than betting they'll have it 'better,' I'm just trying to give them the tools to handle whatever comes. That feels more honest than optimism or doom-saying.