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In My Day...

"All those old-timey stories my grandparents told really are believable now."

Listen to this Commentary!

By Andrew Howe

It’s not hard for me to recollect the somewhat odd ideas my grandparents and parents gave me of economics.

I’m Andrew Howe with a commentary from Youth Radio.

I used to find their stories foreign and strange, but now, their tales are becoming my reality.

A lot of my friends’ parents have been losing money in the stock market and facing other financial problems. This means they give us less money to spend when what we make on our own isn’t enough.

Everyone I know is having a hard time getting money. A lot of service jobs that were once held open for young people are being filled by more experienced adults.

I used to be able to go and spend a night out — getting dinner somewhere and maybe seeing a movie two times a month. Even restaurant prices are up, so I can barely afford to get out even once a month.

All those old-timey stories my grandparents told about how fast prices rise really are believable now. Movies can cost up to $9.25, when just a few years back it cost a few dollars less. I miss being able to just go out and have a good time without worrying about how light my wallet feels.

For Youth Radio, I’m Andrew Howe