Everyone wishes that they had their families in the 1950's, things were simpler the 1950's are like any other decade, with its own problems.

Coontz and Crittenden both, in their own essays, agree that the 1950's were a time of optimism about marriage, although, they disagree with each other on the motivation and outcome of that optimism. The 1950's are looked back upon as the "Golden" family years. Everyone wishes that they had their families in the 1950's, things were simpler, there were less temptations for their kids, but the reality is, the 1950's are like any other decade, …

…out essay and the flow of it. I don't think either paper is better than the other, although I believe that each has its good points and flaws. Like Coontz uses a lot of, and at times excessive amounts, of quotes and statistics. But on the other hand, Crittenden uses a lot of situations and examples. Thus, I believe the essays are equals, neither better than the other, but each has theirs goods and bads.