They were uncomplicated.

There were also well understood boundaries.

And there were well-understood consequences when the boundaries were transgressed.

Personal responsibility and accountability were the order of the day.

None of this nancy-boy, faggotty PC bulls**t that we are all drowning in.

Bring back the days when we all knew where we stood and what happened if we got it wrong.

This article also emphasizes the same points made in your post. No wonder in this complicated world, it has become difficult to find genuine happiness.