Wow, this resonated! All of it! I remember those prams and grainy black and white photographs (I have my own set) and the parenting culture that went with them.
Pleased you and your brother made it and found your own way in the world. So lovely you met your wife and have your own wonderful relationship with your children.
Thank you @shanibeer for your kind words. and great that you too have vintage snaps to look at, and think back.
baby boomers rule LOL