It's a Wonderful Life #3

The third reason we should be thankful for the times that live in, according to Reader's Digest John Tierney, is:

#3. A roomier American dream
"While some people are struggling to keep their homes, the vast majority of Americans still have plenty to be thankful for when they walk through the front door. In 1950 the typical new American house had one floor with 1,000 square feet, two bedrooms, and one bathroom--and even that bungalow was beyond many people's means. Nearly half of Americans didn't own their homes, and more than a third of homes lacked complete plumbing facilities.
Today, more than two thirds of Americans own their own homes, and the typical new house has two floors, at least three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and more than 2,200 square feet of space for the family."

I would like to add another fact. When you see the images of poverty-stricken families in other countries, it truly makes you feel blessed to live here in the United States.