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Boot Camp Boomer

STORY BY: Sarah M
YEAR: 1950
LOCATION: Canada

Sarah tells us how she grew up in "boot camp", unlike the permissiveness and instant gratification that some baby boomers experienced. Her dad was ex-army, and told her she had to obey. Her mom was "Rosie the Riveter", who had kids after the war and became very angry. Thanks for sharing, Sarah. she didn't grow up being like some baby boomers.

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