I disagree.
I believe that today's society is enhancing the void in which people fall into.
All generations start with 0, learn to speak and interact with elders, that connection is gone, the development has gone further in the developed world but the developing world is quickly catching up.

Earlier in the old days with 20 you have gone through some experiences. Compare that with today's kids. Their sole achievement is social networking. Luckily not all but way too many.