I suppose that's true. Just like we are all examples of our mothers bellowing, I HOPE YOU HAVE A KID JUST LIKE YOU! ;-)

That's a good point, southbel. It's a form of nostalgia.

A different example: people saying that mom-and-pop stores are "better" than big box stores. Better for whom, exactly? Better for someone who has a positive mental image of warm, homey shops in little towns, and happens to dislike the experience of big, impersonal stores. The big stores are popular because they're cheaper, they offer more options, and you get your errands done with less driving - much better for most people.