I left school in 1962....it was one of those 'bulge' years, but most of my peers got jobs of some description.
Like you, Cashy, I didn't know anyone who went to Uni.......you had to be really something to do that......I think most of our ambitions were quite lowly.
I think we were better prepared for life.......the girls could cook basic stuff, and we could sew as well......and the boys had had 4 years of woodwork so most of them had some practical skills.
Yes, I do think it was better....mainly because we knew that whatever it was we wanted out of life had to be earned.....I don't recall there being any 'rights' other than that of drawing breath and paying taxes.
I'm pretty sure there will be some younger members on here who will disagree though
