I'm 60 years old and, in that time, I have seen this country go down the drain in many ways. I'd like to think that it is not too late to turn it around but, sadly, there does not seem to be the political will or sufficient drive from the general public to do so. I'm glad I don't have any children.
I’m not far behind you, at 54, and have also witnessed this country go down the pan big time! When asked why I have lost faith in this country the once, I said we have lost our identity and any vestige of patriotism. Here’s an example of what I think and have said before as an example of what I mean.
I cannot sing, in fact I’m bloody terrible! But if I got up on a soap box in New York and tried my rendition of The Star Spangled Banner I guarantee people would stop and clap for my efforts and patriotism. Contrast this with if I did that over here in London or Birmingham and I’d probably get eggs thrown at me and told to shut the F up! (Or worse).
I have one daughter and five grandchildren, and I would encourage them to get the hell out of this country ASAP.