Why was there believed to be a significant generation gap between children and their parents during the 1950s? A. Children in the 1950s were brought up in atmosphere of relative peace and prosperity, while their parents experienced the hardships of the Great Depression and World War II. B. Children in the 1950s were brought up in an atmosphere of possible nuclear annihilation, while their parent never had to worry about a nuclear threat. C. Children in the 1950s were spoiled and disrespectful, while their parents were brought up properly. D. Children in the 1950s were disillusioned and discontented with postwar America, while their parents were extremely patriotic and frugal.

The correct answer is A) Children in the 1950s were brought up in an atmosphere of relative peace and prosperity, while their parents experienced the hardships of the Great Depression and World War II.

That was the significant generation gap between children and their parents during the 1950s.

Parents in the 1950s absolutely wanted to give their children the peace and comfort the couldn't have during the terrible years of economic problems during the Great Depression or the difficult years of World War II. Children of this generation could attend school and have leisure time to enjoy, something that their parents could not do.