> The notion of an "ideal" childhood being lost depends on how you define the ideal. (edit : There was no pressure to have a girlfriend or boyfriend at that age. No "jocks" bullying studious "nerds". The "nerds" were the "cool" kids all through in fact. )

Immediately thought of that relevant Silicon Valley scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKz0M6SmQ8c