World today is better than it was 50 years ago

To persuade a family member that the world today is better than it was 50 years ago. Alternatively, you may choose the opposite stance of persuading a family member that the world was better 50 years ago than it is today.
Must incorporate at least one other pattern of development to explain some type of support for your argument. Also use strategies from other patterns of development as needed to accomplish your purpose.