Father & Sons, all but vanished, Why?

[Anonymous 42]

I’ve noticed throughout my life as men became utilities, women became single mothers, and children became wards of the court, father & sons business have all but vanished.

A trend “I believe” is directly related to the rise of feminism and the subsequent effect it had on men in this society.

I see far to many boys and young men that have no skills whatsoever. A lost generation? Or is it economic factors I don’t see. The fall of Mom & Pop businesses seem to correlate. is this a missing economic sector, or is it just so called progress? Any comments or statistics are welcome…..

 

 

[33wolfmanParticipant 216]

It use to be that a son would usually takeover his dads business, in today’s world unless your in a tech background small business have a serious uphill climb to get anywhere. Plus with it being a tech based world that is where the money is and with the economic state being in the toilet you have to chase the money where it goes. Growing up in a rural area I remember seeing small farms as a kid, all but one or two are gone now. Farming has gone the way of every other business in being corporatized. I jokingly tell people its the only occupation you start as a millionaire and work yourself broke. Sadly many father and son businesses seem to end up being the same way or the son just isn’t into going down the same career path as his father.

[Anonymous 42]

Life before feminism: A look at life; uplifting and promising ………..Rank Origination……

[harpo-my-“SON”Participant 2410]

My father introduced me to Oklahoma tire and supply company…everything from toys to tires and even batteries.. my first BB gun and bicycle came from OTASCO….I can remember asking about the hunting rifles before I was 18..The store clerk just grabbed the one I was looking at and put it in my hands…The days when suspicions were low, life was simple and good  lunch could be had for $2 or $3. including the drink….

Otasco Historical Timeline  1918: Sam, Maurice and Herman Sanditen open first store in Okmulgee

1925: Otasco moves headquarters to Tulsa

1929: First Oklahoma City store

1960: McGrory Corp. buys Otasco

1968: Chain celebrates golden anniversary with 455 stores in 12 states

1984: Employees buy control of chain

1988: Otasco files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

1989: Company liquidates most of business operations

 

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