Back then people aren't as sensitive as now. You get hurt physulically or emotionally, just shrug it off and get om with your day. Nowadays, every single thing is a big issue. I hope in the next generation people will find the middle ground between insensitivity and too much sensitivity.
I saw my kid's struggle of finding the balance of honesty and kindness. I struggled in that too. I was too kind, my kid was too honest. Glad to see our two different personalities found a way to work this dilemma if moderation out.