Amos: But the transition on the whole isn't looking graceful from here, and a lot of people are going to be facing the harsh realityof it in the near future, bith in this culture and in others such as China and India (although I confess I am ignorant as to whether they had Baby Booms after WW II or not).

We are in way more trouble than either China or India. In their culture, each family is responsible for their elderly. The responsibility is built into their traditions. The extended family is their safety net. Everyone has clearly defined roles. They nurture dependency on one another.

We, on the other hand, value independence and the notion of romantic love.   Hmmmmmmmm..........

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