Yeah, you hear people say "but our time has it's own struggles" but man, conditions have improved so much!
Discussion
Our times are more spiritually challenging to find meaning and purpose. Back then, you didn't really have time for that because you had to work and there was no aspiration. The family unit was tight too. That said, some people do have it difficult today and there's no denying that. On the whole, though, it's much easier materially.